Web Developer - IT Specialist

Location: Bismarck, ND
Salary Range: $6,033-$8,054/mo. hiring range; $6,033 - $9,554 full range
Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External

Summary of Work

The Web Developer/IT Specialist is responsible for the development, administration, maintenance, security, and continuous improvement of the agency's Drupal websites, SharePoint environment, and Power BI reporting solutions. This position provides technical leadership in designing, developing, integrating, and supporting secure, accessible, reliable, and user-centered digital services and business intelligence solutions.

The position develops and maintains Drupal websites and applications that support agency programs and public services; administers and enhances SharePoint collaboration and information management solutions; and develops Power BI dashboards, reports, data models, and integrations that support operational reporting and informed decision-making. The position also supports system integrations, performance optimization, cybersecurity, accessibility, data governance, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing platform improvements.

The Web Developer/IT Specialist works closely with agency leadership, communications staff, content managers, business users, data professionals, and technology teams to gather requirements, improve business processes, and deliver effective technical solutions. The successful candidate demonstrates initiative, sound analytical and technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Success in this position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative and solution-focused approach, and a commitment to the agency's mission. Experience or interest in hunting, fishing, and/or boating is highly desirable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design, development, administration, and maintenance of enterprise Drupal websites and applications, including custom themes, modules, content types, workflows, responsive interfaces, and CMS upgrades.
• Architect and maintain secure integrations between Drupal and enterprise systems, APIs, databases, GIS services, licensing platforms, and other business applications to deliver scalable and reliable digital solutions.
• Lead Power BI development and administration, including dashboards, reports, semantic models, datasets, KPIs, measures, DAX, Power Query, data modeling, workspaces, gateways, security, deployment pipelines, and scheduled data refreshes.
• Integrate Power BI with SQL Server, cloud services, SharePoint, Excel, APIs, and other enterprise data sources while optimizing report performance, data models, and refresh processes.
• Lead SharePoint design, development, and administration, including sites, lists, libraries, forms, workflows, document management, and scalable information architecture.
• Establish and maintain SharePoint governance, including permissions, security, metadata, retention, records management, versioning, and platform performance.
• Develop and maintain data governance standards, reporting practices, and information management processes to promote data quality, consistency, security, and effective use of enterprise data.
• Collaborate with agency stakeholders and business users to gather requirements, analyze business processes, define technical solutions, and translate business needs into effective digital and reporting solutions.
• Monitor website, application, and reporting performance; troubleshoot issues; and implement enhancements to improve reliability, accessibility, security, scalability, and overall user experience.
• Ensure websites and digital solutions comply with WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, state branding and digital accessibility standards, privacy requirements, and agency cybersecurity policies.
• Apply secure development and administration practices, including vulnerability remediation, security updates, patch management, access controls, and cybersecurity best practices across Drupal, Power BI, SharePoint, and related systems.
• Perform testing, quality assurance, deployment, release, documentation, and change management activities in accordance with agency standards and established development practices.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to content editors, report developers, SharePoint users, business stakeholders, and agency staff; assist with content creation and platform adoption.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Software Engineering, or a closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Software Engineering, or a closely related field with 2- years of professional experience working with web/application development and/or content management systems.
• Additional college coursework or professional experience developing and supporting enterprise Drupal websites and web applications may substitute for the required experience.
• Experience with PHP, HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, responsive web design, and relational databases, with the ability to develop and maintain modern web applications.
• Ability to administer and configure Drupal , including content types, views, workflows, permissions, and site administration.
• Ability to develop and administer Microsoft Power BI and SharePoint, including dashboards, data models, reports, sites, libraries, workflows, permissions, and information management.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems, software deployment, and troubleshooting technical issues in production environments.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards, responsive design, web security, and secure coding practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will have:

• Advanced knowledge of Drupal architecture, site building, theming, module development, and Drupal 10+ upgrades and migrations.
• Knowledge of PHP frameworks, Composer, Drush, and modern Drupal development workflows.
• Experience integrating REST, JSON, SOAP, and third-party APIs.
• Knowledge of system administration, infrastructure and web application deployment processes.
• Experience with GIS technologies, mapping applications, and geospatial data integration.
• Knowledge of web security principles, vulnerability management, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies, vulnerability management, and secure web development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

To be considered, applicants must submit the following through the online application system:

• Completed online application. Applicants will be evaluated based on questionnaire responses; do not enter "See Resume" in response fields.
• Cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the Summary of Work.
• Current resume demonstrating that you meet the minimum qualifications.
• A list of at least three professional references.

Applicants are encouraged to save their work frequently. The online application system will automatically time out after 40 minutes of inactivity, and unsaved information will be lost.

All required documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posted closing date. Incomplete applications or application materials that do not sufficiently demonstrate qualifications may not receive further consideration.

Current State employees may apply through the PeopleSoft Portal. External applicants may apply through the ND Career Openings website.

For questions about the position or to request accommodation during the application or interview process, contact Melissa Long, HR Services Manager, at 701-328-6318. For technical assistance with the online application system, contact [email protected].

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requesting accommodation should notify the department of their needs. ND Relay: 1-800-366-6888.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.