Graphic Designer III

Job Description and Duties

Work in a project lead capacity, creating and producing technical publications and design materials at the highest level for; print, on-line publishing, interpretive displays, and multi-media utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud. Serve as a high-level specialist responsible for the development and production of the most complex graphic design work with an emphasis on the approach, project management, design, production, and coordination for technical reports and public affairs materials. Responsible for the analysis and design development of data driven graphics for print, social media, and web. Preparation of files to meet ADA compliance requirements. Evaluate and develop overall communications strategies to inform and/or educate the public or to establish and/or enhance the department's communications projects, programs, and services.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details
Department Information

Department Information

Public Affairs Office, Creative Services Branch, Graphic Design and Mapping Section, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

Special Requirements

• Incumbent may be required to assemble, install, and remove temporary or permanent displays and/or exhibits for indoor or outdoor use.
• Duties require normal or corrected vision and normal color vision.
• Rarely, statewide travel is required.
• Ability to lift and transport materials, display systems, and equipment up to 30 lbs. may be required.
• Evening and weekend overtime work may be required.

Benefits

• Your work location will be at the Natural Resources Agency building, where you will be within walking distance of nearby restaurants.
• The Natural Resources Agency building is a high-rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting, and functionally designed workspaces including sit-stand workstations.
• This LEED Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsite fitness center, and a bicycle share program.
• We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

Benefits

• Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Kari Carroll
(916) 820-8091
kari.carroll@water.ca.gov

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover letter, Resume and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position #50096400 and Job Control #JC-521572 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Examination/Assessment

The Department of Water Resources will be using the examination(s)/assessment(s) listed below:

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.