New Jersey Courts
Trenton, NJ 08625
Remote
2022-03-24
Senior UI/UX Designer (Information Technology Analyst 3)
$115,364 a year
4.3
JOB
Salary Information*Minimum Salary: $82,069.75Maximum Salary A: $115,363.74Maximum Salary B: $109,595.55The New Jersey Judiciary’s Data Analytics, Research, and Standards Division is seeking a senior technical individual to work on the UI/UX Design Team. The Judiciary has a large portfolio of applications that are in various stages of UI/UX standards compliance. Under the guidance of the Administrative Supervisor, the selected individual will have the opportunity to be the technical lead of the team. Typical duties will also involve leading team meetings and interfacing with development with regards to UI bugs, enhancements, and pattern changes. The candidate will additionally be tasked with senior level work including researching and developing new UI/UX standards for the Judiciary. Pega Adobe XDAdobe PhotoshopFigma InVision StudioSketch CSS/HTML Theme CosmosNote: This position may qualify for up to 1 day of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings based on position. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired Judiciary employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.Effective February 1, 2022, the New Jersey Judiciary will require all state court judges and staff to provide to Human Resources either (1) proof of initial vaccination and booster against COVID-19 once eligible to receive the booster; or (2) results of weekly tests for COVID-19. This information is maintained in a secure Judiciary application that is accessible only by a limited group of Human Resources staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsibilities Review team deliverablesCollaborate with the team during checkpoints throughout the dayCoordinate with developers, UI/UX champions and UI/UX TeamUnderstand Pega guardrails and technical feasibilityResearch new industry and Pega UI/UX concepts, and if feasible create new standards and patterns accordingly Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and personas using UI mockups and prototypes that clearly demonstrate how applications look and feelAssist junior staff with defining product workflows based on business requirementsProvide alternative business user flows that comply with standardsIdentify responsive UX problems and recommend solutionsParticipate in design sprints as lead UI/UX representativePerform user studies to understand the impact of design and constantly innovate to improve user experienceApprove or reject mock designsOversee Agile stories, bugs and sprints; coordinate with business and developmentOversee the enhancements and upgrades to the Judiciary UI/UX style guide and Adobe XD assets libraryReview and provide technical approval for release notes when Judiciary UI/UX style guide or Adobe XD assets are updated, enhanced, or deprecatedRequirements Passion for UI/UX designThe ability to understand business requirements and needs while holding and enforcing established standardsDedication to exceptional user experiences with obsessive attention to detailExperience working with the Agile methodologyExcellent project and time management skills to ensure deadlines are metExcellent communicator, both verbally and writtenStrong desire to solve challenging problems, learn new things and wear many hatsMust have online portfolio of samples of recent web and mobile related work (i.e. Mockups, prototypes etc.)Highly desired: Degree or experience in human interaction, interaction designs or visual designs. Experience with 508/WCAG compliance standards and web/mobile accessibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity and three (3) years of professional experience in: analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, resolving technical problems, testing, defining business requirements, training and/or installing computer systems applications OR planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services, wide area networks, or local area networks OR generating and maintaining system software. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying on a year for year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.A Bachelor's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.An Associate's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity and two (2) years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for a the required education.An Associate's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.A Master's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity may be substituted for the required education OR one (1) year of experience. Education Note: Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.*Minimum Salary Note: For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.*Maximum Salary Note: Maximum Salary A is for Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014 and Maximum Salary B is for newly hired individuals or Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014.The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-855-524-5627 (toll free call)Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Salary Information*Minimum Salary: $82,069.75Maximum Salary A: $115,363.74Maximum Salary B: $109,595.55The New Jersey Judiciary’s Data Analytics, Research, and Standards Division is seeking a senior technical individual to work on the UI/UX Design Team. The Judiciary has a large portfolio of applications that are in various stages of UI/UX standards compliance. Under the guidance of the Administrative Supervisor, the selected individual will have the opportunity to be the technical lead of the team. Typical duties will also involve leading team meetings and interfacing with development with regards to UI bugs, enhancements, and pattern changes. The candidate will additionally be tasked with senior level work including researching and developing new UI/UX standards for the Judiciary. Pega Adobe XDAdobe PhotoshopFigma InVision StudioSketch CSS/HTML Theme CosmosNote: This position may qualify for up to 1 day of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings based on position. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired Judiciary employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.Effective February 1, 2022, the New Jersey Judiciary will require all state court judges and staff to provide to Human Resources either (1) proof of initial vaccination and booster against COVID-19 once eligible to receive the booster; or (2) results of weekly tests for COVID-19. This information is maintained in a secure Judiciary application that is accessible only by a limited group of Human Resources staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsibilities Review team deliverablesCollaborate with the team during checkpoints throughout the dayCoordinate with developers, UI/UX champions and UI/UX TeamUnderstand Pega guardrails and technical feasibilityResearch new industry and Pega UI/UX concepts, and if feasible create new standards and patterns accordingly Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and personas using UI mockups and prototypes that clearly demonstrate how applications look and feelAssist junior staff with defining product workflows based on business requirementsProvide alternative business user flows that comply with standardsIdentify responsive UX problems and recommend solutionsParticipate in design sprints as lead UI/UX representativePerform user studies to understand the impact of design and constantly innovate to improve user experienceApprove or reject mock designsOversee Agile stories, bugs and sprints; coordinate with business and developmentOversee the enhancements and upgrades to the Judiciary UI/UX style guide and Adobe XD assets libraryReview and provide technical approval for release notes when Judiciary UI/UX style guide or Adobe XD assets are updated, enhanced, or deprecatedRequirements Passion for UI/UX designThe ability to understand business requirements and needs while holding and enforcing established standardsDedication to exceptional user experiences with obsessive attention to detailExperience working with the Agile methodologyExcellent project and time management skills to ensure deadlines are metExcellent communicator, both verbally and writtenStrong desire to solve challenging problems, learn new things and wear many hatsMust have online portfolio of samples of recent web and mobile related work (i.e. Mockups, prototypes etc.)Highly desired: Degree or experience in human interaction, interaction designs or visual designs. Experience with 508/WCAG compliance standards and web/mobile accessibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity and three (3) years of professional experience in: analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, resolving technical problems, testing, defining business requirements, training and/or installing computer systems applications OR planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services, wide area networks, or local area networks OR generating and maintaining system software. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying on a year for year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.A Bachelor's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.An Associate's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity and two (2) years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for a the required education.An Associate's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.A Master's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity may be substituted for the required education OR one (1) year of experience. Education Note: Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.*Minimum Salary Note: For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.*Maximum Salary Note: Maximum Salary A is for Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014 and Maximum Salary B is for newly hired individuals or Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014.The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to JusticeNeoGov applicant support at 1-855-524-5627 (toll free call)Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)