Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Will consider Graphic Designer I.

Under the direction of the Public Information Office (PIO) Chief, a Public Information Officer II, the Graphic Designer II (GDII) will support the needs of the district in performing a variety of activities supporting the work of each division/program in the district with graphic design, marketing, and digital communications needs. This is the full journey level in the Graphic Designer series. The GDII is responsible for the concept, development, and production of the more complex graphic design work in the development and completion of design production. The GDII uses traditional and/or computer-assisted applications for layout, illustration, and image editing; developing printed and digital graphic communications, web design and forms development. With the aid of computer-assisted applications the graphic designer uses design and production elements to convey the desired impact and message to a specifically targeted audience. The incumbent will support PIO staff with communication-related needs. The incumbent must have a keen eye for aesthetics and detail and the ability to learn and apply new design software and technologies such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sitecore, etc.

PARF# 12-6-020 / JC-501219

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the GRAPHIC DESIGNER II  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the GRAPHIC DESIGNER I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1750 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Orange County - District 12/Division of Administration.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent works in front of a dual-monitor computer system under artificial light in an office setting with long periods of  working in a sitting or standing position.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

Please provide an SOQ detailing your experience in the Typical Duties as listed per the Duty Statement. The SOQ should be single spaced, should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications”, must include responses to the following questions, and restate each question preceding each response in the order they are listed. Applicants who do not exactly follow these requirements will not be reviewed/considered and will be disqualified.

1. What software programs are you most comfortable with? Please indicate your level of experience, beginner, intermediate, expert.
2. What are your strengths as a graphic designer?
3. How do you approach designing for different platforms (print, web, mobile, etc.)?
4. How do you prioritize multiple projects with overlapping deadlines?
5. What project are you the most proud of an why?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers .

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,

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