Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation
Graphic Designer Ii
LOCATION
1750 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA (Orange County)
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eligible for Graphic Designer II/I exam, possess a valid driver's license, and submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing design software expertise and design experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conceptualize, develop, and produce complex graphic design work, including printed and digital communications and web design, while supporting communication-related needs of the Public Information Office.
INDUSTRY
Public Sector, Transportation
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Graphic Designer II will provide advanced graphic design, marketing, and digital communication support for various district programs under the supervision of the Public Information Office.
Under the general supervision of the Public Information Office (PIO) Chief, a Public Information Officer II, the Graphic Designer II 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 Graphic Designer II is responsible for the concept, development, and production of the more complex graphic design work. 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. Activities include, but are not limited to, developing printed and digital graphic communications, web design and forms. The incumbent will also support PIO staff with their 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# 12-5-012 JC-458980 Will Consider Graphic Designer I
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Graphic Designer II/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 here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position(s) located in 1750 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana District 12 Office
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Graphic Designer I, please contact Christine Knadler at (949) 270-9024 or email Christine.Knadler@dot.ca.gov.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- GRAPHIC DESIGNER II
- GRAPHIC DESIGNER I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
GRAPHIC DESIGNER I
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment
Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) is required for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. The SOQ should be single spaced, size 12-point Arial font, and no longer than two pages in length. The SOQ describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ may be utilized as screening criteria assisting in the determination of the selected candidate. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
The SOQ 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.
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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 12/20/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles of graphic design; state-of-the-art graphic design techniques, theories, and process; graphic design resources and software applications; digital imaging and editing; alternate strategies to establish and improve comprehensive graphic design programs, techniques, and drawings; time management.
Skills:
- Creative graphic design skills to capture a target audience
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to support multiple projects
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Intermediate illustration, layout, and typography skills
Ability to:
- Exhibit a level of visual acuity and color vision sufficient to successfully perform the job
- Demonstrate creative aptitude
- Use design and production elements to convey a desired message
- Capture complex thoughts and communicate them pictorially
- Review narrative material and create appropriate illustrations
- Apply creativity in the preparation of artwork
- Produce accurate, concise, and clear content
- Apply color theory and typography
- Work as part of a team and independently under supervision
- Implement revisions
- Conduct research and develop content based on research
- Speak to stakeholders, employers, workers, and other parties
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Lupe Martinez-Roberts
(279) 234-2325
Lupe.Martinez-Roberts@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Christine Knadler
(949) 279-9024
Christine.Knadler@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Important Application Instructions:
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-458980), PARF# 12-5-012 and title of the position (Graphic Designer II or Graphic Designer I) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
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.
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.
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