LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Information Technology Services Unit
IT Professional III – UI/UX & Accessibility
(Temporary Session Position)
Carson City, Nevada
Salary up to $120,122 (employee/employer-paid retirement plan)
The Information Technology Services (ITS) [ZT1] Unit of the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants for the position of IT Professional III – UI/UX & Accessibility within the Administrative Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency that provides professional, technical and administrative support to the Nevada Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during the interim periods. The ITS Unit provides technical support to legislators, legislative staff and the LCB. This is a temporary, full-time position located in Carson City, Nevada. This position has a maximum duration of 12 months, but may end sooner depending on the needs of the LCB and the Legislature.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the IT Manager – Software Engineering, the IT Professional III – UI/UX & Accessibility will design the user interface, user experience and accessibility of the LCB’s in-house software. Responsibilities of the IT Professional III – UI/UX & Accessibility may include, without limitation:
- Providing first‑class IT support and customer service to legislators, legislative staff, the LCB and members of the public;
- Creating and designing visually appealing and universally accessible user interfaces and experiences for all Nevadans;
- Testing designs to ensure they function effectively for users and making needed improvements;
- Developing and maintaining responsive and accessible user interfaces and experiences for web applications using modern web technologies and frameworks;
- Supporting the smooth operation of in‑house and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications during public meetings;
- Collaborating with LCB units and divisions to provide seamless IT support and a unified user experience;
- Working closely with software engineers, application engineers and business system analysts to define and design new products, features and mockups based on stakeholder input;
- Confirming prototypes function across web browsers, devices and platforms;
- Working with software engineers and other LCB staff to ensure prototype designs are accurately translated into content management systems;
- Analyzing available data to make informed UI/UX design decisions;
- Documenting systems and development configurations in the IT Service Management Tool (ITSM) as environments change and software systems evolve;
- Creating and maintaining application site maps, user flows, wireframes and specification documentation to illustrate user journeys;
- Supervising junior IT professionals or technicians, especially during the legislative session;
- Participating in and leading projects within the Software Engineering team, including the design, development and implementation of COTS and custom‑built software systems;
- Effectively using development automation tools such as source control repositories and CI/CD;
- Developing and maintaining configuration and security baselines for software systems in collaboration with the Information Security Officer;
- Participating in the quality assurance process for web applications;
- Staying up to date on web standards and best practices;
- Collaborating with LCB departments to ensure design consistency with the LCB Style Guide;
- Developing and maintaining an LCB Style Guide that defines acceptable online standards;
- Assisting LCB units with document (PDF) best practices for meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines;
- Assisting with other initiatives and projects within the ITS Unit as necessary; and
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The IT Professional III – UI/UX & Accessibility will be selected with special preference given to the candidate’s training, experience and aptitude in the fields of software engineering and graphic design. A qualified candidate must have: (1) a valid driver’s license; (2) a high school diploma/GED; and (3) at least 6 years of professional experience in UI/UX Design. A combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements may be considered. A bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field may reduce the required experience by up to 3 years.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Expertise in using modern web frontend technologies such as HTML5, CSS3,JavaScript (TypeScript) and frameworks such as React or Vue;
- The ability to work both independently and with a team;
- Proficiency in design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign), Figma or Sketch;
- Strong understanding of and experience in design principles, typography, color theory and layout;
- The ability to translate appealing graphic design into functional web applications;
- Knowledge of cross-browser, cross-device and cross-platform considerations;
- Experience developing visual design for brands, campaigns and/or design systems;
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and business systems analysts;
- Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG);
- Experience developing accessible and inclusive design;
- The ability to explain the rationale behind design decisions and to disseminate information to ITS Leadership and Software Engineers;[ZT2]
- Knowledge of automated ADA accessibility tools such as SiteImprove and WAVE;
- Experience with accessibility remediation tools such as Equidox or similar;
- Experience with ITSM platforms, such as HaloPSA/HaloITSM, ServiceDesk, Notion and Azure DevOps;
- Expertise in development within both web and client/server environments;
- Expertise in Software Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio;
- Experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS) within a complex organization;
- Proficiency in automated and manual accessibility assessment and remediation tools;
- Familiarity with assistive technology such as screen readers;
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and general operation of common office equipment such as scanners, multi-function copiers, telephones and printers;
- Experience in the management and administration of large organizational websites using web publishing software;
- The ability to lift and move small to medium items weighing up to 40 pounds, without assistance, employing proper safety techniques; and
- Adaptability to changes, openness to feedback and flexibility with evolving design requirements.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 40, which has a salary range of $80,053 to $120,122 for the employee/employer-paid retirement option. An employer-paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. The actual starting salary will be based on experience.
Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual and sick leave, health insurance, and membership in the state’s retirement plan. For additional information on retirement options and benefits, please visit the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada. For a description of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public Employees’ Benefits Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation program.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in a typical office environment. The successful candidate must either already reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a one-hour radius of Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada within 90 days of joining the LCB. Overtime is required during legislative sessions and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the Legislature. When overtime is worked, the IT Professional III – UI/UX & Accessibility may earn compensatory time that can be taken at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent with the LCB Rules and Policies and subject to budgetary limits. Occasional travel may be required between Carson City and Las Vegas, Nevada. Such travel may be outside normal business hours.
Application Process: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by submitting a LCB Employment Application, cover letter and current resume through our online portal, via email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.
The successful candidate must undergo a background check.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from consideration based upon such requests.
Pay: $80,053.00 - $120,122.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
