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Introduction
THIS IS ANEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel anyexisting list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.
SupplementalQuestionnaire and Portfolio:A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire and aportfolio must be submitted with each application. Details of theportfolio submission are included in question number 6 of theSupplemental Questionnaire. Failure to submit the Application SupplementalQuestionnaire or Portfolio by the last day for filing will result indisqualification.
Applicationsmust be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
Applications and SupplementalQuestionnaires for this recruitment will only be accepted online.
DESCRIPTION
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with communitybased organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments: Administration and Finance Adult and Aging Services Children and Family Services and Workforce and Benefits learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency please visit the website at supervision produces and coordinates promotional informational andeducational materials; incorporates graphic design writing and photography asneeded to achieve desired objectives; coordinates the production of print anddigital media advertisements newsletters and other promotional materialsincluding but not limited to displays exhibits and multimedia presentations;and performs related duties as assigned.
The GraphicDesigner classification is located in multiple Alameda County operatingdepartments. This classification is expected to have broad indepth workingknowledge of graphic art concepts techniques and processes includingaesthetic design concepts layout principles and advanced file preparation andoutput. Employees in this role utilize a range of communication creativeproject management and teamwork skills to design effective marketing toolsthat enhance the visibility of specialized programs and/or increase publicinterest and audience participation. In addition employees coordinate thedesign and production of graphic projects ensuring that all visualcommunications are consistent credible and professional thereby enhancing theprofessional image and overall branding of Agency/Department and its services.
This is a countywide class but we are currently recruiting for a vacancy in the Social Services the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Methods principles tools and materials of graphic art design and print and digital media production.
- Wide range of media computer operating systems and various software programs.
- Principles and practices of marketing and promotion.
- Advanced graphicsrelated computer programs software and applications including proficiency in Adobe Design Suite MS Office and webrelated applications.
- Video editing software programs.
- Principles and methods of project management and digital file management.
- Cost estimating for printing and reproduction services.
- Design and produce high quality graphic design materials and digital content for website social media and video.
- Work independently set priorities and adhere to established production schedules.
- Coordinate multiple projects with departments and contract staff while meeting critical deadlines.
- Write and edit copy for graphic materials presentations and exhibits.
- Work well under pressure and quickly make responsible decisions; identify and resolve problems quickly.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively with a team of department staff and vendors.
- Prepare cost estimate specifications for outside vendors.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Assess and assist in the selection of qualified vendors.
- Employ and keep abreast of developments in information technology and trends particularly design programs and hardware.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1 A review of candidates applications to verify possessionof minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirementsfor the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2 A review of candidates Supplemental Questionnaires and portfolios toselect the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.
3 An oral interview which will be weighted as 100 of thecandidates final examination score. The oral interview may contain situationalexercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACHPORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.
We reserve the right to make changes to the announcedexamination components.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection Systemfounded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitmentefforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in anexamination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness andability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of ourrecruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacantposition in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for thatcurrent vacant position. Other recruitments many be more broadly used for bothcurrent and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparablescopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection processplease visit the What You Need to Know section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable noticein advance of any examination process which will require following dates aretentativeandsubject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00 PM Monday May 1 2025 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by May 8 2025 Review of Supplemental and Portfolio to determine Best Qualified: Week of May 19 2025 Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of June 9 2025 Notification of Results By week of June 23 2025 Promulgation of Eligible List July 9 2025 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN *Departmental Hiring Interviews TDB *If designated as a combined oral examination/hiringinterview in addition to establishing an eligibility list the oral interviewsmay serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in thisclassification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCEDRECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Departmentwill make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process toaccommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditionsin accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys ReasonableAccommodation Policy and applicable request an accommodationdue to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of theexamination/selection process please contact the assigned Human ResourcesRepresentative listed on the job announcementbefore the last dateoffiling.Alameda County requires applicants to providesupporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonableaccommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicantsmust have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA andapplicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodationprocedures please visit our website:. Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wideranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & WellBeing For your Financial Future For your Work/Life Balance *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Nonexempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@@and as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxesandare routed to unmonitored mailboxes. If you have questions please go to our website at. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Ione BellHuman Resources Analyst Human Resource Services County of Alameda Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of: race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.BENEFITS
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