Photographer

We are looking for a professional and creative individual to serve as still photographer for the Illinois Office of Communication & Information. This position serves as a photojournalist at news conferences and State sponsored events throughout Illinois. Additionally the still photographer will provide professional portrait services and provide creative photography services to support graphic design projects. The still photographer travels the State and is a witness to Illinois history in the making while recording via digital photography events held by constitutional officers legislators and State agencies boards and commissions. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of photographer and help the Illinois Office of Communication & Information serve the State of Illinois.

As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Essential Functions

• Under general supervision serves as an agency photographer for the Springfield Area and various locations statewide.
• Coordinates aspects of photo shoots.
• Stores digital photo assets in the Digital Asset Management System.
• Maintains inventory of photographic supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college including coursework in photography or equivalent training and technical work experience with photographic editing software.
• Requires one (1) year of photographic and image processing work experience as a journey level Photographer.

• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience with photographic techniques and practices as well as operation of photography equipment including digital cameras digital card readers lighting light meters and photographic printers.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with photojournalism.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Suite application software such as Word Excel and Outlook to generate memos and maintain photographic journals.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with digital imaging software such as the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to edit digital images.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with archiving and maintaining a digital library including inputting metadata into digital picture files such as copyright exact shooting location subject names titles descriptions etc.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to utilize a state-owned vehicle and travel extensively statewide in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid drivers license.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e. mobile phone laptop etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires the ability to set up and operate optical equipment and visual acuity sufficient to inspect completed work products.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Central Management Services (CMS) is the State of Illinois central operational support agency the team that keeps government running smoothly behind the scenes. We provide the essential services that enable more than 80 agencies boards and commissions to serve the people of Illinois effectively. As the backbone of state operations CMS delivers highquality reliable and forwardthinking services that help government programs work efficiently and meet the needs of residents statewide.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner dedicated to the success of the State of Illinois through service optimization and inclusion. Our mission is to be the accessible agency that delivers essential effective and efficient services to State agencies and the people of Illinois. Our core values are: Trusted Strategic Effective Innovative Responsive and Inclusive. Through strategic leadership CMS plays a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Illinois State government.

CMS provides a broad portfolio of statewide services through specialized bureaus such as: Administrative Hearings African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission Statewide Benefits Communication and Information Diversity and Inclusion Fleet Administration Labor Relations Operational Excellence Statewide Personnel Property Management Strategic Sourcing Surplus Equipment Control.

CMS also operates internal service bureaus that support our agencys own effectiveness and efficiency including: Internal Audit Finance and Management Government Affairs Human Resources Legal Services Strategic Transformation.

Professionals who join CMS become part of a missiondriven organization committed to continuous improvement and public service excellence. CMS offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful statewide initiatives collaborate with skilled and talented colleagues shape strategic improvements across Illinois government and support the operational foundation that allows state agencies to better serve the residents of Illinois. CMS is a place for people who want their work to matter; where innovation service and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.