Graphics Designer in Broward County Government

Requirements And PreferencesThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Graphics Designer.General DescriptionProvides material for print and ensures that all work sent for duplication, publication or distribution is in the appropriate format.Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsRequires specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of coursework from an accredited college or university in graphic design.(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)Requires one (1) year in graphic design and printing or closely related experience.Special Certifications And Licenses RequiredNone.PreferencesAssociates degree or classes in Arts & Media, Graphic Design, or Marketing1+ years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Certification in Graphic DesignBachelor's degree or higher in Graphic Design or related field1+ years experience in using Canva1+ years experience in Internet and social media graphic requirements1+ years experience using any of the following software: Acrobat Pro, Roxio, Word Perfect, Excel, and Plotter Poster Printer1+ years experience creating/designing the following: Flyer's, brochures, bus route timetables, mailers, logos, invitations, booklets, signs, posters, presentations, story boards and newsletters1+ years experience creating ADA accessible files1+ years experience in web transfers (uploading, FTP to different sites, etc.)Benefits of Broward County EmploymentHigh Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly PremiumsSingle $10.39 / Family $76.94Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly PremiumsSingle $78.64 / Family $273.13 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Employee MatchTuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Prepares and prints business cards, flyers, brochures, newsletters, booklets, certificates; prepares proofs of work and remains in contact with customers through the delivery process; revises and outputs art document files created elsewhere to expedite production and cutting.Prepares mailing lists and newsletters; formats and verifies for mailing; labels envelope or flyer; prints assigned jobs on color copiers; outputs posters and banners.Administers the Print Shop Work Order System, the County's online customer printing request and payment system. System administrator will add and delete users and troubleshoot the system at office level.Tasked with taking photos and videos of BCT property, buses, employees, internal, and external events for cataloging and usage of marketing, community outreach, and social media materials.Coordinate, plan, and manage the design process for conceptualizing and designing marketing materials for the Broward County Transportation Department as needed.Assists agency staff as needed, and occasionally assists with various bindery jobs.Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesTech SavvyAnticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.Cultivates InnovationCreates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Demonstrates openness to new ideas and ways of looking at things; suggests new and useful ideas or solutions. Learns innovative methods, tools, and technology and applies them to work tasks.Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.Nimble LearningLearns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Shows a clear desire to learn and questions others to gain new knowledge. Deals appropriately with first-time or unusual problems; seeks relevant guidance and support. Learns from mistakes.County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [email protected] to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. 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