What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAD GRAPHIC ARTIST position at County of Los Angeles?
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN FOR FILING.
EXAM NUMBER:
PH7963A
PH7963A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FIRST DATE OF FILING:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8:30 A.M. (PT)
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.
No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
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. Head Graphic Artist positions utilize an extensive knowledge of composition and production techniques and methods and of the styles and media used in the development and creation of various graphic arts work.
- Plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of a small graphic arts staff.
- Approves or determines the themes, ideas, and methods to be used in producing graphic and pictorial presentations of instructional or informative material.
- Supervises and participates in the design and preparation of reports, two and three dimensional exhibits, illustrations, displays, pamphlets, and other visual aids.
- Selects and coordinates the services of vendors such as typographers and printers; and may contract vendor for services.
- Confers with departmental staff members to obtain information and sell graphic presentations.
- Approves all departmental graphic art displays.
- Conducts research on new materials, methods, and production techniques of new equipment.
- Reviews artwork produced by subordinates to insure that the design and printing process conform to the required level of quality.
- Prepares budget and production costs estimates.
- Assists in the supervision and review of the work of photographers, calligraphers, and graphic artists.
- Assists in coordinating and consulting with the staff of user departments supplying and requesting material to be graphically designed and produced.
- 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.
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.
- *Commercial art is defined as art used to promote sales or acceptance of products, services or ideas.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants that possess the following 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.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.
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.
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Application and Filing Information
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.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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.
- 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. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
- Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
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 in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
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. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
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
Salary : $65,431 - $88,172
