Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Director's Office

Division: Communications

Posting ID: 01-25-0047 / 40897

Posted: 08/28/2024 - 09/12/2024

Salary: $4,766 - $6,632/monthJob Type: SalariedCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Plan/BU: RC014

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement planOptional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)13-14 paid holidays per year12 weeks of paid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number

01-25-0047 / 40897

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform highly skilled materials production duties in the Communications Office. Produces materials not available commercially that are needed as an integral part of Public Health public awareness publications.

Job Responsibilities

Produces materials not available commercially that are needed as integral part of Public Health public awareness publications.

Develops and designs high-quality visual content, including but not limited to brochures, infographics, web banners, social media assets, reports, charts, maps, and presentations.Collaborates with the communications team to conceptualize and execute visual campaigns that align with IDPH’s public health initiatives and goals.Ensures all designs adhere to IDPH’s brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity across all platforms.Works closely with the IDPH program teams to understand and visualize complex data and information in an engaging and accessible manner.Makes cost and time estimates for projects.Confers with supervisor in planning and establishing priorities.

Utilizes Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) or equivalent preferred software to develop and produce designs.

Stays current with industry trends and best practices in graphic design and public health communications.Manages multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Collaborates with information technology, medical services, programmatic office and recruitment and training staff on design layouts, needs and availability of materials.

Designs promotional campaigns, multi-projector slide shows, visuals and 3-dimensional displays for training and recruitment purposes.Designs visual assets for information technology application, including intranet and internet.Assists medical services and programmatic staff in the planning and execution of public health awareness campaigns and events.Provides design support for other departmental needs as required.

Job Responsibilities (cont)

Maintains a complete cross-reference log ad filing system for all work.

Prepares monthly and statistical reports.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years college with a concentration in art, computer art, graphic design or related subject.Requires one year experience in art/design production or graphics in both printed and electronic media.

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience creating artwork, layouts, illustrations or other pictorial materials.One year experience making cost and time estimates for projects.One year experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite or related software to produce creative designs.One year experience designing promotional campaigns, multi-projector slide shows, visuals or 3-dimensional displays for training and recruitment purposes.One year experience preparing clear and visually appealing monthly and statistical reports.One year experience maintaining a complete filing system.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmWork Location: 524 South 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois, 62701Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Arts, Design & Cultural

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Application Instructions

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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