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NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.
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The
Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.
DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.
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Why We Want You
We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.
What You'll Get From Us
In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.
Description of Job
The Print Production Graphic Designer will be the gatekeeper for files coming into customer service at Integrated Document Solutions for print. Along with pre-press production responsibilities, this position will be assigned design jobs such as stationary, brochures, annual reports, large format projects and much more. The position designs and produces visual communication materials with industry-standard publishing and graphic design software using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, etc.) on an Apple Macintosh workstation in a cross-platform environment. Intermediate-level role will work independently on specific phases of professional Graphic Design assignments. Focus will be on finding practical solutions to complex problems using established design standards, guidelines and best industry practices to achieve successful outcomes for state clients. IN this role, the position is operational production, making decisions within defined processes, using reasoning to navigate variability in a variety of aspects. Position must involve understanding technical information for practical solutions, often with established processes, but creative judgment guides the design process. The position is an individual contributor helping to explain processes, base level training, and guiding others within collaborative problem solving when needed.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
- A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
Minimum Qualifications
At least three years experience in an occupational field related to designing and producing visual communication materials which must include a high level of proficiency in Graphics Design software applications
OR
- Education and Experience:
At least an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment AND at least one year of experience in an occupational field related to designing and producing visual communication materials which must include a high level of proficiency in Graphics Design software applications; Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
The
exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability in Adobe Creative Suite
- The knowledge and skillset to set up files for accessibility.
- Demonstrated experience in customer service
- Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
- Experience in a Production environment
- Experience with Avanti job management system.
Conditions Of Employment
- A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- Travel As needed for meetings and conferences
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (
[email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
