Electronic Design Coordinator

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.

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someones world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented diverse and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

The ideal candidate at minimum must have the following:

Option 1:

• 24 months training or 24 months experience in use of electronic graphic equipment and available software; AND 24 months training or 24 months experience in visual communications design and/or electronic design.

Option 2:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in visual communications with emphasis on graphic design/industrial design and/or fine arts with emphasis on graphic design; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in visual communications design and or electronic design.

Option 3:

• Completion of associate core program in visual communication technology or industrial design technology; AND 24 months training or 24 months experience in visual communication design and/or electronic design.

Option 4:

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
  

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohios OCSEA/AFSCME Pay Schedule Pay Range 31. Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1 currently $27.92per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contact .

Selection Priority Notice

Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA/AFSCME union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA/AFSCME applicant is not selected for this position.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Office of Employee and Business Services

The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) provides customer service and operational support to ODJFS through five bureaus: Business Services Civil Rights and Labor Relations Human Resources Multimedia Services and Training and Educational Services. OEBS customers include all ODJFS employees clients service providers county agencies and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OEBS webpage.

What You Will Do

In this position you will assist various ODJFS programs with designing formatting and publishing forms. Occasionally you will create or redesign other documents and perform related functions for ODJFS.

Responsibilities:

Respond to employee inquiries and requests including updating or redesigning outdated documents.

Assist with designing and editing forms for program areas with a focus on Human Centered Design (HCD) and Plain Language.

Preparedocumentsforelectronicpublication whilemaintaining updated and accurate files.

Maintainlogsrecordsandfilesofelectronicpublicationsandreferences to support recurring management reports.

Work with internal and occasional external customers (such as vendors) while coordinating with other State agencies and managers.

Utilize various electronic systems including Adobe Creative Cloud the Integrated Forms Management System (IFMS) - a custom ODJFS platform - Microsoft 365 Suite and Salesforce.

Design edit and proof-read internal websites news posts and content. Ensure accuracy and clarity.

Review and publish information/publications to the ODJFS public website. Maintain an organized and clean publicationssection on the Innovate Ohio Platform.

Recommended Skills:

Creativity and strong page layout skills

Strong Critical thinking skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites software

Knowledge of how to use design templates converting file types working with fillable PDFs

Must be solution oriented with forward focus thinking to solve problems that are not always defined

Schedule: Full-time

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: James A. Rhodes Tower 30 East Broad Street 30th Floor Columbus Ohio 43215.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN(s):

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 ourTotal 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.