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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. GRAPHICS AND DESIGN LEAD Job Location: Address: Office of the Director (OOD)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov Posting Details: Salary: $55,432 - $61,592
Grade: 21
Closing Date: September 20, 2024 Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Office of the Director is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Administrative Services Officer 2 (Graphics and Design Lead). The Graphics and Design Lead supervises the Graphics and Design Unit and is responsible for production, oversight, data management, and performance reporting for the unit. This position develops, implements and administers agency policies and procedures pertaining to document management (both hard copy and electronic), Spanish translation of documents and web pages, and document printing. The Graphics and Design Lead is responsible for the creation, revision and maintenance of the agency's printed and electronic documents, Spanish translation of the Department's documents and web pages.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The state of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Supervise the creation, revision, and distribution of the agency's printed and electronic documents, including Spanish translation of documents. Plans, researches and develops project from rough draft through final production within scope of deadline and budget. Responsible for production and oversight; data management; decisions on space and resource requirements; and staff performance appraisals.
• Conducts project management, including consulting and communicating with customers, and provides technical direction to meet their needs. Consults with various outside vendors, printing companies, USPS, DES Web Team and wide array of suppliers to coordinate final product. Utilize a Web-based tracking system for collection and history of projects.
• Conceptualizes, plans, and executes graphic presentations for print and digital media, focusing on layout, typography, color theory, editing and proofreading for accuracy and clarity. Conducts creative designing within scope of project, performing professional-level work in illustration, graphic design, layout, and/ or general graphic production work.
• Works with internal web team to determine requirements, design, and approve digital format for the Graphics and Design Unit to improve communication across divisions. Increase efficiencies, and reduce costs associated with providing document management, form generation, distribution and translation services.
Knowledge of:
• Planning, control, and supervision.
• DES policies and procedures involving assistance programs such as ADA, LEP, GINA, EOE and USDA.
• Contemporary graphic design techniques and practices, specifically related to accessibility.
• Application of various tools, supplies and equipment used in graphic design work; various media, materials and processes used in both traditional and electronic graphic arts reproduction.
• Reproduction methods; principles and techniques of illustrations.
• Mailing regulations; copyright laws pertaining to photographs, art and text; and information privacy and confidentiality rules.
Skill in:
• Safe use of graphic design tools, equipment, and supplies; cartography; drafting.
• Creative design and photography.
• Use of design software, including Adobe.
• Creative Suite, Photoshop, Google, and related programs.
• Written and verbal communication; communicating technical information verbally and in writing to both technical and nontechnical personnel; and communicating effectively with all levels of management.
• Conflict resolution.
• Organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Coordinate project stages to meet deadlines.
• Apply techniques and principles of work management and leadership.
• Coordinate, review and evaluate the work of others.
• Perform the full range of techniques of a professional graphic artist/designer; do layouts and paste-ups; create exhibits and displays.
• Exercise independent judgment.
• Think constructively and abstractly.
• Capture essence of customer requests and transform into coherent products that meet customer expectations.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Bachelor's degree in a graphic design, visual communication, or related field. At least three years of previous experience or an equivalent amount of training and experience. Previous supervisory experience.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement:State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Benson Walker at (480)318-4150 or email Bensonwalker@azdes.gov.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 318-4150. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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