Department of Fish and Wildlife - GRAPHIC DESIGNER I

Graphic Designer is needed in Sacramento, United States.

Client: Department of Fish and Wildlife

Location: Sacramento County, CA

Contract: Permanent

Job Description and Duties

Under the Assistant Deputy Director of the Office of Communications, Education and Outreach, the Graphic Designer I is responsible for the development and production of complex graphic design work. The incumbent may assist the Graphic Designer III and other OCEO staff in the development and completion of design production. The Graphic Designer I uses computer-assisted applications for layout, illustration, image editing, graphics creation, and ADA remediation tasks.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Work independently in a team setting. The ability to navigate sensitive information with discretion.

Working Conditions

This position is sedentary, indoors, primarily working at a computer during work hours. Requires use of a laptop, keyboard, touchpad daily. Occasionally requires the ability to work with printers, plotters and use laminators, cutting and measuring equipment. Visual acuity and color vision sufficient to successfully perform the job is required.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/19/2024

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Required Application Package Documents

• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Questions 1-3 must be no more than two pages in length, size 12 point Arial font. Question 4 must not be more than five pages and no URLs or embedded video content may be included.
• Other - A Valid Driver’s License is required.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Demonstrated capacity for creativity, good design decision making and yielding personal creativity liberties to professional design standards. The ability to see and understand mutually beneficial outcomes across teams of people while recognizing potential biases.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-008-2884-905 and RPA Number OCEO 23-002 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission. Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.