WEB DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Full Time

No Travel Required

On-site

$120,144/yr

City Of Chicago

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Skills

Web Designer
Mobile Developer
Web Developer

Summary

WEB DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Department of Technology & Innovation

Delivery Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies pending budget approval possible)

Starting Salary: $120,144.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/13/2026.

Under direction, this is a Lead classification. This class is primarily supervisory in nature overseeing the web development and design units and performs related duties as required. This class is assigned to the Leadership Technology Job Family which consists of positions responsible for overseeing the identification, prioritization, and delivery of work activities, coach and developing employees, providing thought leadership to business partners, and shaping and executing the technology vision and strategy to maximize business values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Manages and directs the work of Web Designers, Web Developers, and Mobile Developers engaged in designing the overall layout and aesthetic for websites, designing computer applications for web-enabled business systems, and creation of user-facing applications
Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results
Completes performance appraisals for subordinate staff, administers disciplinary functions, and approves staff time off requests
Plans, organizes, and controls resources, procedures, and protocols to bring about beneficial changes and/or added value to the City s website functionality
Defines the scope of web development projects, advising on scope changes and quality assurance aspects of the project
Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team
Coordinates teams, including vendors and contractors to create websites
Reviews progress, manages resources, and ensures overall quality of completed website, ensuring website interfaces with existing software and systems

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N. La Salle Street, Suite 1010

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 am 4:00pm (flexible)

THIS POSITION IS NOT IN CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of work experience in the design, development, and implementation of applications and websites, OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate s degree, PLUS three (3) years of work experience in the design, development, and implementation of applications and websites, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor s degree or higher, PLUS one (1) year of work experience in the design, development, and implementation of applications and websites

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

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Dice Id: 90751658
Position Id: 8898531
Posted 12 hours ago

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About City Of Chicago

The City of Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, with a population of nearly three million people. As a multicultural city that thrives on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, Chicago today embodies the values of America's heartland: integrity, hard work, and community, and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its 77 distinct neighborhoods.

Led by the 57th Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, the City of Chicago operates through the guiding principles of effective government, competitive delivery of high-quality services, and transparency. Through these principles, we strive to efficiently deliver services that address the unique challenges facing our city, and to make Chicago the preferred employer of choice for its residents.

The Chicago Department of Human Resources (DHR) manages all human resources functions for the city, including establishing policies, advising departments, ensuring fair hiring, and developing programs for employee development and management skills. With a workforce of about 33,000 people and opportunities in more than 1,400 different job titles and categories, DHR’s mission is to serve the City of Chicago by driving the best human resources practices, acting as stewards of change, and establishing and maintaining a fair, equitable and transparent employment practices free of political influence.

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