Web Developer & Data Visualization Specialist

About the role

This highly technical role is responsible for coding, 3D/2D visual rendering, and managing the web interface and architecture for major public-facing NOAA websites (e.g., Climate.gov, U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit).

Responsibilities

• Write original code (using Python, JavaScript, and Django) to process large climate datasets and automate data visualization workflows.
• Develop custom GUI applications, ESRI-ArcGIS toolboxes, and web-based widgets.
• Develop 3-D perspective animations, audio/video editing, and imagery using NOAA datasets.
• Audit website page templates and Content Management Systems (CMS) ensuring IT security compliance, 508 compliance, and mobile compatibility.
• Lead web projects, identify/resolve site functionality issues, and generate bi-weekly project status reports.

Requirements

• BS/BA in relevant fields
• Strong programming skills in website design, development, and data visualization
• Familiarity with GUI design and ESRI-ArcGIS tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand science concepts and science datasets and translate them into easy-to-understand data visualizations and infographics

Preferred

• Strong knowledge of NOAA science and datasets
• Previous experience in a similar capacity

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), Google Workspace (Mail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• A highly motivated, energetic, and professional demeanor, with the ability to interface with senior, influential, international officials.
• Strong foundation in ethical behavior, sound business judgment, and thorough research capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays
• A matching 401K plan
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options

Pay

$100K-115K / Based on Experience

Schedule

N/A