WEB DEVELOPMENT LEAD

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

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

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.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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 click here.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor