Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 1

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The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! We're in search of leaders committed to promoting and fostering a diverse and qualified workforce where individuals feel welcome, appreciated, and valued for all they bring to the organization. Do you have experience creating and modifying electronic files using desktop publishing software and hardware? If this position aligns with your skills and career goals, consider taking on a key role in our team as the (Electronic Publication Design Specialist 1, Publications and Creative Services Office (PCS),) for the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).

About Publications and Creative Services Office (PCS)

This position is in the Publications and Creative Services Office (PCS), a unit in ODHS|OHA Shared Services. Shared Services is part of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The Publications and Creative Services Office consists of 36 FTE and manages the brand/design of ODHS|OHA forms and publications. PCS is committed to racial and socioeconomic equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities by supplying creative services, alternate communications, creative technologies and co-developing culturally appropriate communications for the communities we serve.

Summary of Duties

As an Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 1, you will:

The Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 1 will develop design solutions and produce final deliverables using the Adobe Creative Suite, coordinate printing, and use Workfront to manage all projects assigned to them. Assignments are done within design parameters specified by the customer, supervisor or higher-level designers (EPDS 2 or 3). Designers work with program representatives to understand the intended use and audience of the materials being requested and create a design solution that focuses on these needs. This position must understand Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to meet federal guidelines on document accessibility. This position requires you to have the understanding around ADA web content accessibility (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

• Designs, produces and coordinates the printing of basic department publications to ensure programs have materials that follow policy.
• Produces custom graphics for a variety of publications using traditional tools such as pen-and-ink, cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) and other software applications.
• Uses scanners, printers, cameras and other specialized electronic equipment so publications can be proofed, printed and distributed.
• Oversees projects by working directly with other web and graphic design team members, customers, in-house linguists, and vendors to meet established project needs and deadlines.
• Serves as a project coordinator working directly with design team members, in-house linguists, customers, vendors, and private or public organizations to ensure deliverables meet the program’s need and timeline.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's or Associate degree in Graphic Arts; OR
• A bachelor's degree in fine arts with a minimum of 18 quarter (12 semester) hours of graphic arts courses and one year of graphic arts design production experience; OR
• Two years of graphic arts design production experience.
• Applicants invited for an interview should be prepared to present a personal portfolio of their work for review at that time.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Proficient in Adobe suite of software, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Experience providing ADA compliance for digital and print publications.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience that has provided you with knowledge of publication and print production.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for accuracy.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is encouraged but not required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Working Conditions

• Functions in a high-energy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be flexible to meet tight deadlines.
• Requires frequent contact with other government staff, agency partners, contractors, and the general public.
• Works with a high degree of independence and receives general supervision from administrative superiors.
• Assignments are often self-generated and approved by a supervisor for implementation or are given a due date and reviewed upon completion.
• Remote work will be considered in filling this position. 

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.
• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).  
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Nora Leyva Esquivel. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-182431.
• Email: Nora.L.LEYVA-ESQUIVEL@odhs.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): 503-269-4222