Electronic Design Specialist

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable

Background Check Information:

A background check, BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants

A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Communications (Comm. Special Projects)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work hours: 8\:00 am - 5\:00pm

Originate electronic designs & coordinate printed communications materials & publications ranging from black & white to full color:

Utilize hyper-text markup language to create & design internet/intranet webpages & websites for all divisions within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) that will be utilized by internal &/or external customers;

Consult with internal customers to continuously improve online information & communication; Work with divisions to edit & design webpages based on new initiatives, taskforces, laws, etc.;

Electronically designs graphic art, forms, & publications based on rough drafts, verbal descriptions & raw information (i.e., certificates, business cards, recognition programs, plaques, brochures, manuals, license plates, posters, flyers & pamphlets, special displays & exhibits, charts & graphs, web page elements, etc.);

Research & utilize internet & other external resources for photography & graphics; Scan images & text;

Design various division projects in color & black & white using graphic design software (i.e., Dreamweaver, InDesign, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) & printers to create finished graphic art;

Transform verbal descriptions into electronic graphic illustrations (i.e., type-face, size of copy & graphics, places computer-generated images to communicate message &/or information);

Complete designs per departmental standards with consideration to accuracy, timelines & cost; Edit final material for accuracy & make revisions as needed;

Discuss & offer ideas to accomplish requests for graphic illustrations; Interview knowledgeable parties to obtain pertinent facts;

Consult with parties to request additional information & receive final approval before finalizing design specifications;

Communicate with customers, printers & web site managers to assure files meet specifications;

Research technology & recommend improvements;

Consult with clients, co-workers, supervisors & external consultants, concerning requested electronic designs;

Prepare electronic camera-ready art for digital output & press printed materials;

Back-up & store all graphics, along with supporting images & fonts, in accordance with departmental stipulations;

Maintain inventory of equipment & supplies within budget limitations;

Maintain files of artwork, records of projects, proofs, & design order statistics;

Provide feedback & recommendations on policy & procedures regarding graphic & web design standards & processes;

Create original photographic images of variety of subjects for use in internal & external publications, portraits, posters, slide shows, video stills, video production, media communications &/or employee communications;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in electronic graphic design; 12 mos. exp. with hyper-text markup language for website/web page design &/or development.

-Or completion of associate core program in graphic visual communication technology or multimedia production technology; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in website/web page creation, design &/or development.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in visual communications with emphasis on graphic design/industrial design &/or fine arts; 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in website/web page creation, design &./or development.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Graphic Arts

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.