WEBMASTER & AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST

Job Description:

WEBMASTER & AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST

Description

Description

The Webmaster and Audio-Visual Specialist is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the company’s website, ensuring it is user-friendly, up-to-date, and aligned with the company’s goals. This role also involves managing the company’s audio-visual equipment and supporting live or virtual events, presentations, and multimedia production. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, creative, and detail-oriented with experience in both web development and multimedia technologies. May be required to work evenings or weekends for special events.

Examples of Duties

Webmaster Essential Functions:

• Manage and maintain the County’s websites, ensuring regular updates and security checks.
• Optimize website performance, improving page load speeds, search engine optimization (SEO), and user experience (UX).
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues such as broken links, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to update and publish content, images, and multimedia elements.
• Ensure the website is mobile-responsive and follows the latest web standards.
• Track website analytics, prepare reports on website performance, and suggest improvements based on data analysis.
• Implement SEO best practices, optimizing the site for search engine visibility and ranking.
• Coordinate with external developers or hosting services, when necessary, for more complex issues or projects.
• Maintain website ADA compliance

Audio-Visual Essential Functions:

• Set up, operate, and maintain audio-visual equipment such as projectors, microphones, video conferencing systems, speakers, cameras, and lighting for live or recorded events.
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings, webinars, and hybrid events.
• Record, edit, and produce video and audio content for internal and external purposes.
• Assist in the setup and execution of multimedia presentations and live-streaming events.
• Ensure high-quality audio and video recordings for company events, training sessions, and promotional materials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to audio-visual systems during events or daily operations.
• Maintain inventory of audio-visual equipment, ensuring everything is in working order and stored properly.

General Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of routine administrative duties as required, which include but are not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, etc.
• Prepares, processes and/or submits a variety of documents, including spreadsheets, analytical reports, studies, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with staff, co-workers, County personnel, governmental agencies and the general public.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, which include a computer, plotter, scanner, printer, telephone, calculator, copier, fax machine, etc.

• Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
• During emergencies, all employees may be required to work in your current role or any role necessary before, during or after an emergency.
• Performs related duties as required.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Typical Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by at least three (3) years experience in web development, Multimedia, IT or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures of the Department and County as they pertain to the performance duties of the Webmaster and Audio-Visual Specialist.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Proven experience as a webmaster, with proficiency in web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal).
• Strong understanding of SEO and web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Search Console).
• Experience in operating and troubleshooting AV equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of web design principles, UI/UX best practices, and responsive design.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) and understanding of hosting platforms and web security practices.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including video conferencing systems (Zoom, Teams).
• Knowledge of systems design, management, and vender-supplied software.
• Ability to design and maintain systems infrastructure to support the varied functions of County departments.
• Ability to ensure system integrity and to minimize system down-time.
• Ability to develop and present effective training for staff and public users.
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous user support and assistance as requested.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and technology.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of office equipment as necessary in the performance of daily activities.
• Skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Ability to offer training and assistance to co-workers and employees of other Departments as required.
• Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Ability to perform duties in a courteous manner and with the utmost integrity in the best interest of the public.
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions as required.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

Essential Physical Skills:

• Some tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Must be able to lift and move AV equipment as needed.
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

Work Environment:

• Works inside in an office environment.
• Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.

BOCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Drugs Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions with a Qualified Plan
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• Life & AD&D
• Supplemental & Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits Offered By Aflac and/or Colonial
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program
• Roth IRA

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. Employees are required to contribute 3% of their salary per Florida Statute.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County may provide tuition assistance to cover the cost of tuition and books to County employees requesting tuition reimbursement for courses at an accredited college or university which are applicable to the employee's field of work and/or are of such nature to directly prepare employees for positions of greater responsibility within the County. Contact the Human Resources Office for additional details.

HOLIDAYS The following, as well as any other days the BOCC may declare, are designated as official holidays for County Employees:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

PTO LEAVE All full-time employees shall accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave in accordance with the following formula:

Years of Employment Hours Per Year
0 through the end of the 4th year 180
5 years through the end of the 10th year 200
11 years through the end of the 15th year 220
16 years and over 240

For additional information please view Nassau County's Policies & Procedures .

Salary:

$23.16 - $35.24 Hourly