Position Posting: Kansas City ARTCC Webmaster
Date Posted: August 27, 2024
Submission Deadline: September 3, 2024
Expected Fill by Date: September 10, 2024
Purpose:
The Kansas City ARTCC is currently seeking a highly motivated individual who will provide effective management of the ARTCC’s data services, including but not limited to: web content development and services, discord management, and email systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager
- Develops, manages, and oversees Web Services, APIs, E-mail, and other systems
- Responds quickly to website and data system needs
- Develops policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems
- Forms, oversees, and manages the ZKC Web Team
- Other duties as assigned by the ATM or DATM
Basic Requirements:
- Supports the Kansas City ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining an open and accepting community.
- Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences.
- Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
- Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
- Partners in the development of strategy and helps to translate into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Work with other WMs of "the partnership" in developing features and maintenance that pertains to all shared facilities (ZAN, ZDV, HCF, ZLC, and ZKC)
Additional Requirements:
- Must have at least a Student 1 (S1) rating
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
- Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, Rust, CSS, vue, GoLang. (you can view the ZKC GitHub, open source, at
https://github.com/kzkcartcc)
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must display leadership qualities
- Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail and discord), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZKC General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate).
This position requires a significant commitment to ZKC and VATSIM. Roles and responsibilities may change as needed.
Applications Shall Include:
- Full name, active email, and VATSIM CID
- Resume detailing relevant experience and skills (include any applicable real-world experience)
- Sample of work that demonstrates ability
Candidates shall email their application package to management@zkcartcc.org with the subject title “ZKC WM Application”.
Applications must be received by 2359z on September 3, 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.
