HEAD GRAPHIC ARTIST Job at L.A. County Library in California

EXAM NUMBER: PH7963A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DATE OF FILING: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8:30 A.M. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

DEFINITION: Supervises and participates in the work of a small professional staff engaged in the production of creative and quality graphic design and manual artwork for a County department, or assists in directing a larger staff providing such services to a variety of departments.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class report to a higher-level supervisor and are responsible for providing administrative and technical supervision over the work of a small graphic arts staff or assists in directing a larger group of staff providing graphic arts services to a variety of County departments.

1. Plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of a small graphic arts staff.
2. Approves or determines the themes, ideas, and methods to be used in producing graphic and pictorial presentations of instructional or informative material.
3. Supervises and participates in the design and preparation of reports, two and three dimensional exhibits, illustrations, displays, pamphlets, and other visual aids.
4. Selects and coordinates the services of vendors such as typographers and printers; and may contract vendor for services.
5. Confers with departmental staff members to obtain information and sell graphic presentations.
6. Approves all departmental graphic art displays.
7. Conducts research on new materials, methods, and production techniques of new equipment.
8. Reviews artwork produced by subordinates to ensure that the design and printing process conform to the required level of quality.
9. Prepares budget and production costs estimates.
10. Assists in the supervision and review of the work of photographers, calligraphers, and graphic artists.
11. Assists in coordinating and consulting with the staff of user departments supplying and requesting material to be graphically designed and produced.
12. Designs and coordinates the production of large indoor and outdoor exhibits, floats and displays; designs and creates pamphlets, posters, and other informational and educational publications requiring personal interpretation, editing, and research of subject matter.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four (4) years' commercial art work experience in the design and production of graphic presentations, publications, exhibits, and displays.

PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
• Work experience with graphics programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet our experience requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualification, and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities among races.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: PH7963A

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077