Position Posting: Webmaster

[Josh Nunn]

Position Posting – Webmaster

Purpose

Boston Virtual ARTCC is currently seeking a Webmaster who will provide effective management and leadership of the ARTCC’s website and data services. 
 

Key Accountabilities

• Reports to BVA Air Traffic Manager and Community Director

• Maintains and develops web services for both the controller and pilot community, including:

  • BVA website and ATC Hub

  • Discord and TeamSpeak

  • BVA email accounts

• Maintains core infrastructure for Cape Air Virtual website

• Works alongside the DevOps Manager to maintain and ensure the healthy state of BVA’s servers including backups and updates

• Responds quickly to website and data system outages and other problems

• Conducts projects to continuously improve BVA's web services

• Functions as an ARTCC Administrator 

• Attends bi-monthly Administration Team meetings

 

Requirements

• Active member of the VATSIM network, in good standing, with a clean history and no prior incidents involving misuse of technology

• S3 rating or higher 

• 18 years of age or older 

• Proficient with modern web programming languages and web technologies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

Highly Preferred Skills

• Degree in Computer Science or similar

• Experience working in a computer science related field

• Prior experience in a leadership role within BVA

• Experience with the following:

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP 7.1+, SQL, Git

  • Laravel, CodeIgniter, Handlebars.js, Bootstrap

  • Invision Community forum engine

  • jQuery, Composer, Node.JS, NPM, Webpack, Discord.js

  • Linux (Debian), Nginx, MySQL, Redis, Cron, Bash

  • REST APIs, VATSIM SSO, VATUSA APIs,

  • Cloudflare, G Suite, Adobe Photoshop, GitHub

• Ability to fully manage a VPS

 

Additional Information

The Webmaster has significant access to BVA's infrastructure, and therefore a great deal of trust is bestowed upon them by Boston Virtual ARTCC, Inc. It is possible that the selected candidate will be put on a probationary period, during which they will be under close supervision before being given full Administrator permissions. Examples of such candidates include:

• A candidate who does not have the necessary technical experience but shows promise and is willing to learn.

• A candidate who has technical experience, but has less experience serving or interacting in the BVA community.

 

How to Apply

Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

 

Applicants must submit a resume, as well as a letter of application explaining why they believe they would be a good fit for this position. The letter of application should summarize the applicant’s reasons for wanting to join the BVA Administration Team, compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met, and how the ARTCC will thrive under the applicant’s leadership. Please also include your name, CID, current ARTCC, current rating, and any prior experience.

Applications should be submitted to Josh Nunn, Air Traffic Manager ([email protected]). Application deadline is December 31, 2025. ARTCC leadership may choose to close the position opening early should an eminently qualified candidate apply and be selected.