The Arkansas Department of Health is hiring a Website Specialist in Little Rock, Arkansas for its Administration — Arkansas State Medical Board — Information Technology team. The role designs, builds, launches, manages, and optimizes websites so they meet organizational goals and give users a smooth experience. The listed salary range is $60,416 – $98,574, the position is full-time and entry level, and the posting ends on 11/06/26. Preferred skills include SQL, SSIS, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, APIs, and Laserfiche.
About the Role — Website Specialist Arkansas Department of Health
Mission: To protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans
Team: Administration — Arkansas State Medical Board — Information Technology
Classification: Website Specialist, Job Series Information Technology — Application Support (Class Code IAS08I, Pay Grade IST05)
Hiring Official: J. Whitlock
Note: Classified as a safety sensitive position
Why Consider This State Government IT Role
Public-Service Mission: Build and maintain websites that support the health and well-being of Arkansans
Clear Pay Range: A published salary range of $60,416 – $98,574
Blend of Skills: Both technical (coding, databases, security) and creative (design, UX) work
Entry-Level Friendly: The posting lists the seniority level as entry level
Position Overview
The Website Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, building, launching, managing, and optimizing websites so they meet organizational objectives and deliver a seamless user experience. The role combines technical skill with creative ability — coding, design principles, and user experience (UX) optimization — to build websites that work well, look good, and are accessible. You will work closely with design, marketing, and information technology teams to understand project requirements, apply website management best practices, fix performance issues, and fold in user feedback for continuous improvement.
Why This Role Matters: For many residents, a state agency’s website is the front door to health information and services. A Website Specialist who keeps those sites fast, secure, accessible, and easy to use directly affects how well the public can reach what they need.
Key Responsibilities
Design, Development & Content
- Design, develop, and maintain websites that are responsive, secure, and user-friendly
- Code website components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and integrate back-end features such as databases or APIs as projects require
- Work with designers and content creators to keep layouts attractive and consistent
- Update and manage content using content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal, or Shopify
Performance, Accessibility & Security
- Manage website performance, including uptime, speed, and overall functionality
- Optimize sites for search engine visibility and accessibility compliance, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Troubleshoot and fix broken links, performance bottlenecks, and errors
- Keep websites secure through updates, backups, and protection against cyber threats
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work with agencies to gather requirements and align website objectives with business goals
- Set up analytics tools such as Google Analytics to track traffic and user behavior
- Coordinate with outside vendors or developers on advanced technical needs or integrations
- Stay current with trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in website design and development
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, or a related field
- The listing notes that other job-related education or experience may be substituted for all or part of the basic requirements, with approval of the Qualifications Review Committee; no licensure or certification is required
- Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with agencies and cross-functional teams
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies, and a commitment to accessible, high-quality web solutions
Additional Preferences
- SQL database, SSIS, and query experience
- C#, VB.NET, API, ASP.NET, and other web application experience
- Experience with Laserfiche
Please note: This position is classified as a safety sensitive position, as stated in the listing. The State of Arkansas states that it provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected status.
About the Opportunity — Public Health IT in Little Rock
The Arkansas Department of Health’s mission is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans. Behind that mission are IT teams that keep public-facing and internal systems running. A Website Specialist in the Administration — Arkansas State Medical Board — Information Technology area helps make sure state web services are reliable, secure, and accessible to everyone who uses them.
Career Path: With experience, this role can lead toward senior web developer, application support, and IT project roles within state government.
Who Should Apply?
- Web Developers: Comfortable with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and back-end integrations
- .NET Developers: With C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, or API experience
- Accessibility-Minded Designers: Who build to WCAG standards and care about usability
- CMS Managers: Used to WordPress, Drupal, or similar platforms
- Recent Graduates: With a related Bachelor’s degree looking for an entry-level state government IT role
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