State of Michigan
Graphic Arts Designer 12 / ITB / OHSP / Communications Section
State of Michigan, Dimondale, Michigan, United States, 48821
Graphic Arts Designer 12 / ITB / OHSP / Communications Section
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Graphic Arts Designer 12 / ITB / OHSP / Communications Section
Salary
$25.20 - $37.69 Hourly
Location
Dimondale, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5501-2453-TB
Department
State Police
Opening Date
07/11/2024
Closing Date
7/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
This position provides graphic design services and commercial printing expertise for the Office of Highway Safety Planning to assist with statewide traffic safety campaigns, programs, and issues. The OHSP’s mission is to save lives and reduce injuries on Michigan roads through leadership, innovation, facilitation, and program support in partnership with other public and private organizations. This position will be responsible for designing a variety of flyers and brochures, multipage publications, logos, large-format banners, and other graphic design pieces to support effective traffic safety messages. This position also oversees the production of printed, and digital when needed, traffic safety materials, including routing to subject matter experts and writers for updates, obtaining print quotes, filling out print orders, and monitoring when materials arrive at the warehouse. In addition, this position will utilize the Creative Cloud for all design work, will work under tight deadline constraints from time to time, and must be able to determine work priorities and work efficiently. OHSP produces on a regular basis professional-level flyers, brochures, posters, annual reports, banners, and conference materials. This position is required to perform all duties in a bias free manner.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design.
Experience
Four years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer, including one year equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer E11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.
Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.
View the class specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GraphicArtsDesigner.pdf
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
GARTDES - Do you possess one of the following? At least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design (if so, please attach a copy of your college transcripts); OR at least two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience.
Yes
No
02
GARTDESA – Do you possess at least four years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer?
Yes
No
03
MSPCRIMHST - Please check all that apply.
Convicted of a felony (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Convicted of a misdemeanor (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Felony criminal charges are pending (please explain below)
None
04
MSPCRIMHST1 - If "Yes," please describe each with the respective date, offense, location, and disposition. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
05
MSPNEP - Please review theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) . For this selection, is there a potential to violate the policy?
Yes
No
06
MSPNEP1 - If you responded yes to potentially violating theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) , please provide the name and relationship of the individual. If none, please respond N/A.
07
How many years of experience do you have designing and laying out printed materials?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
08
Please describe your experience designing and laying out printed materials. If none, please indicate N/A.
09
How many years of experience do you have using the Creative Cloud for your design work?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
10
Describe your experience using the Creative Cloud. If none, please indicate N/A.
11
Do you have experience designing and laying out multipage documents, such as annual reports?
Yes
No
12
If you have experience designing and laying out multipage documents, such as annual reports, please describe your experience. If none, please indicate N/A.
13
Describe your experience producing a publication from concept to final product, including creating look and feels, gathering content, laying out the publication, routing for approvals, and working with a commercial printer to produce the piece. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
14
Describe your experience creating digital versions of materials as needed for use in websites, emails, eNewsletters, etc. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
15
Describe a time you worked with a commercial printer to produce a challenging printed publication. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
16
Do you have experience in photography?
Yes
No
17
If you have experience in photography, please explain. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
18
Please acknowledge you have attached the following samples in PDF format to your application: a brochure, a one-page flyer, and a third sample of your choice.
Yes
No
19
Do you understand position is a hybrid position and currently requires working on-site at MSP Headquarters every Tuesday and Wednesday, along with any other workdays deemed necessary or required by the position supervisor, division director, and/or department?
Yes
No
20
MSPDOCS - Have you attached all of the following required documents within the attachments section of your application?
Cover letter/memo
Resume
Official Transcript (if applicable)
Failure to attach the required documents to your application will result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
State Police
Address
MSPJobs@michigan.gov
7150 Harris Drive
Dimondale, Michigan, 48821
Phone
517-284-3175
Website
https://mspjobs.michigan.gov/civilian-careers
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4573968)
Apply
Graphic Arts Designer 12 / ITB / OHSP / Communications Section
Salary
$25.20 - $37.69 Hourly
Location
Dimondale, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
5501-2453-TB
Department
State Police
Opening Date
07/11/2024
Closing Date
7/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
This position provides graphic design services and commercial printing expertise for the Office of Highway Safety Planning to assist with statewide traffic safety campaigns, programs, and issues. The OHSP’s mission is to save lives and reduce injuries on Michigan roads through leadership, innovation, facilitation, and program support in partnership with other public and private organizations. This position will be responsible for designing a variety of flyers and brochures, multipage publications, logos, large-format banners, and other graphic design pieces to support effective traffic safety messages. This position also oversees the production of printed, and digital when needed, traffic safety materials, including routing to subject matter experts and writers for updates, obtaining print quotes, filling out print orders, and monitoring when materials arrive at the warehouse. In addition, this position will utilize the Creative Cloud for all design work, will work under tight deadline constraints from time to time, and must be able to determine work priorities and work efficiently. OHSP produces on a regular basis professional-level flyers, brochures, posters, annual reports, banners, and conference materials. This position is required to perform all duties in a bias free manner.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design.
Experience
Four years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer, including one year equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer E11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.
Please attach a cover letter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.
View the class specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/G/GraphicArtsDesigner.pdf
The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
GARTDES - Do you possess one of the following? At least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with course work in art, art education, or graphic art design (if so, please attach a copy of your college transcripts); OR at least two years of commercial art or graphic presentation experience.
Yes
No
02
GARTDESA – Do you possess at least four years of experience in commercial art or graphic presentation equivalent to a Graphic Arts Designer?
Yes
No
03
MSPCRIMHST - Please check all that apply.
Convicted of a felony (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Convicted of a misdemeanor (provide date, offense, location and disposition below)
Felony criminal charges are pending (please explain below)
None
04
MSPCRIMHST1 - If "Yes," please describe each with the respective date, offense, location, and disposition. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
05
MSPNEP - Please review theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) . For this selection, is there a potential to violate the policy?
Yes
No
06
MSPNEP1 - If you responded yes to potentially violating theAnti-Nepotism Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/MSP1917/documents/1915192) , please provide the name and relationship of the individual. If none, please respond N/A.
07
How many years of experience do you have designing and laying out printed materials?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
08
Please describe your experience designing and laying out printed materials. If none, please indicate N/A.
09
How many years of experience do you have using the Creative Cloud for your design work?
None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years
10
Describe your experience using the Creative Cloud. If none, please indicate N/A.
11
Do you have experience designing and laying out multipage documents, such as annual reports?
Yes
No
12
If you have experience designing and laying out multipage documents, such as annual reports, please describe your experience. If none, please indicate N/A.
13
Describe your experience producing a publication from concept to final product, including creating look and feels, gathering content, laying out the publication, routing for approvals, and working with a commercial printer to produce the piece. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
14
Describe your experience creating digital versions of materials as needed for use in websites, emails, eNewsletters, etc. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
15
Describe a time you worked with a commercial printer to produce a challenging printed publication. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
16
Do you have experience in photography?
Yes
No
17
If you have experience in photography, please explain. If no experience, please indicate N/A.
18
Please acknowledge you have attached the following samples in PDF format to your application: a brochure, a one-page flyer, and a third sample of your choice.
Yes
No
19
Do you understand position is a hybrid position and currently requires working on-site at MSP Headquarters every Tuesday and Wednesday, along with any other workdays deemed necessary or required by the position supervisor, division director, and/or department?
Yes
No
20
MSPDOCS - Have you attached all of the following required documents within the attachments section of your application?
Cover letter/memo
Resume
Official Transcript (if applicable)
Failure to attach the required documents to your application will result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
State Police
Address
MSPJobs@michigan.gov
7150 Harris Drive
Dimondale, Michigan, 48821
Phone
517-284-3175
Website
https://mspjobs.michigan.gov/civilian-careers
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email