Agency : Department of Public Health
Office: Director’s Office
Division: Communications
Posting ID: 01-24-0089
Posted: 09/28/2023 – 10/12/2023
Salary: $4,331-$6221/month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014
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
01-24-0089
Agency Marketing Statement
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.
Position Overview
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 $600 million in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 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.
Job Responsibilities
1. Produces materials not available commercially that are needed as integral part of Public Health public awareness publications.
- Creates original artwork, layouts, illustrations and other pictorial materials such as sequence stories, charts, graphs, still pictures and overhead projection transparencies, maps and three-dimensional materials.
- Makes cost and time estimates for projects.
- Confers with supervisor in planning and establishing priorities.
2. Utilizes Mac Computer System, QuarkXPress and related software to produce creative designs for printing.
- Prepares camera ready proofs as needed in the design of pictorial materials.
3. Liaises with 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.
4. Maintains a complete cross-reference log ad filing system for all work.
- Prepares monthly and statistical reports.
5. 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 Mac Computer System, QuarkXPress 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 monthly and statistical reports.
- One year experience maintaining a complete filing system.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 524 South 2nd Street, Springfield IL 62701
Job Family: Arts, Design & Cultural
Agency Contact Email: DPH.HRApplications@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-2031
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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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