Publications Specialist 3 (PCN 061862)

Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Health!

Wed be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us apply today!

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:
In this role you will supervise the graphic design team provide art direction for its projects and produce visual materials that make information clear engaging and accessible.

• Guide the teams graphic design video animation and publication work providing creative direction and ensuring finished materials meet quality accessibility and brand standards.
• Design and produce graphics infographics videos animations and printed publications including filming editing and motion graphics work using design and editing software.

• Supervise employees assign review evaluate and provide meaningful feedback on their work set priorities and teach production skills to employees developing their expertise
• Work with departments to develop campaigns and visual content specific to their audiences and goals and oversee the organization and maintenance of visual assets.

Our organization mission and culture:
The Department of Healths mission is to promote and protect the health and well-being of Alaskans. Our team members are expected to be high-performing professionals who can work independently with limited direct supervision. Our office values positive attitudes teamwork innovation efficiency and a growth mindset. To succeed in this environment team members must communicate effectively both in the work we produce for the department and with our clients coworkers and other collaborators.

The benefits of joining our team:
Our team fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes learning skill development and professional growth through collaborative high-standard projects. The broad range of our work provides opportunities to strengthen existing skills develop new areas of expertise and grow as a communications professional. Team members contribute to meaningful work that helps Alaskans understand health information and connect with programs and services. We value positive attitudes teamwork innovation efficiency and a growth mindset. Together we support the Department of Healths mission to promote and protect the health and well-being of Alaskans.

The working environment you can expect:
This Anchorage-based position is part of the Departments centralized Communications Team and currently works a hybrid schedule from home and the office as appropriate. Because DOH is one of the State of Alaskas largest and broadest departments the daily environment is fast-paced varied challenging and creative requiring independent and collaborative work on both long-term projects and time-sensitive communications for audiences across the state.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

• Professionalism: Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating emotional intelligence integrity and ethical behavior.
• Performance Management: Knowledge of performance management concepts principles and practices related to planning monitoring rating and rewarding employee performance.

Special Notice :

• This position may require travel within the state of Alaska.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class please go to the following link and search for Publications Specialist 3
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations auxiliary aids or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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For specific information in reference to the position feel free to contact the hiring manager at:

Sara Tennis Department Communications Manager
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Required Experience:

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