Web Content and Criteria Administrator

WHO WE ARE
Whether in your home, office, or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.
We were created by an act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.
Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline - it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.
SUMMARY
Help Shape the Digital Future of America’s Built Environment!
We are seeking a Web Content and Criteria Administrator to support the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG), the nation’s only online portal bringing together comprehensive building guidance, current federal facility criteria, emerging technologies, and workforce development resources. Used by architects, engineers, construction professionals, facility managers, federal agencies, educators, and students; the WBDG makes authoritative knowledge easier to find, understand, and apply. By helping maintain and improve this nationally important resource, you will support the professionals responsible for creating safer, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and innovative facilities that advance national defense, public safety, healthcare, education, government operations, and communities across the United States.
The Web Content and Criteria Administrator for the WBDG advances the digital content and technical criteria NIBS shares with the building industry. Working at the intersection of digital content, federal criteria, technology, knowledge management, and public service, this position:
curates online resources
manages criteria inventories
provides editorial and coding support
edits images
reviews and processes technical documents
supports agency and partner web initiatives
coordinates with clients and contractors
produces project reports.
More than maintaining a website, you will help strengthen a trusted national knowledge platform that connects government, industry, research, and education while giving America’s building professionals reliable information to make better decisions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Work with contract stakeholders to review, update, and process criteria for online posting.
Manage, update, and maintain online criteria libraries and websites.
Provide technical/email support for online content and website functionality.
Work closely with outside contractors to update and improve website functionality.
Assist with producing documentation and reporting on contracts, tasks, and web projects.
Serve as primary client liaison, maintaining professional communication and transparent reporting.
Oversee knowledge management practices: maintain project files, ensure accessibility of content, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Represent NIBS at bi-annual working group meetings and annual working group workshop.
Self-manage workloads and proactively coordinate with supervisor on concerns related to workload.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Able to be granted or to obtain at a minimum a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment. This will be applied for and granted when project needs dictate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have supervisory and direct report responsibilities. This position will also have responsibility for oversight of contracted staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, or commensurate experience in related fields is desired.
At least 2 years of experience working in an Information Technology environment.
Experience managing multiple (web) projects, applications, or pages.
Extensive industry experience covering the core job requirements will also be considered in lieu of formal education.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; PHP experience preferred
Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop
Experience with database administration
Experience/proficiency working in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort and proficiency in learning new technologies
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Ability to manage time and meet daily and weekly production goals and client deadlines
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and implement client requirements and keep internal and external clients apprised of the status of the work
Ability to edit, write, and review documents to conform with a template standard
Ability to digest client needs into actionable steps, document steps, update schedules, and coordinate and direct team members and subcontractors in completing work
Ability to interact with staff and contractors, both internally and externally
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position-specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.
Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is 5%.
BENEFITS
NIBS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including fully employer-paid health care premiums for medical, dental, and vision. The institute pays 100% of the premium for employee, spouse, and dependent coverage, with no payroll deductions required.
NIBS provides 14 paid holidays annually, Paid Sick Leave, Annual Paid Time Off, 37.5 hour work weeks, Summer Hours, Bereavement Leave, and up to 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave at 100%.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan which provides for a match of 200% of deferrals up to 4.25% of compensation. In other words, if you put aside 4.25% NIBS will put aside 8.5% beginning after one year of employment.
Work alongside some of the most respected experts in the building sciences and technology fields, gaining insight into best practices across industry and government.
Generous professional development and training opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY
If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to jobs@nibs.org today!

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