Electronic Design Specialist - PN20073679

Electronic Design Specialist – Job ID PN20073679 (260003MQ) Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower, 36 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Primary Location: United States – Ohio – Franklin County – Columbus. Compensation: $30.55 per hour. Schedule: Full‑time, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary). Union: OCSEA. Primary Job Skill: Graphic Arts. Technical Skills: Data Visualization, Digital Marketing, Communications, Graphic Arts. Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Creativity, Customer Focus. About the Organization The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) serves individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. With over 2,800 employees across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, DBH fosters a service‑oriented, collaborative, value‑driven, innovative, and urgency‑focused environment. Service‑Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Key Responsibilities Design and produce graphics, layouts, and visual materials for websites, presentations, events, newsletters, reports, and other communication needs. Produce print materials such as brochures, posters, fact sheets, flyers, signage, slide decks, booklets, and promotional items. Develop visual concepts and multimedia content for online communications, including news releases, educational updates, seminar announcements, and employee newsletters. Work with IT staff to publish online materials, test web pages, and ensure content functions correctly. Shoot and edit video content using digital, non‑linear editing systems; create video graphics, animations, and final video products for agency programs. Capture photos and videos for agency use as needed. Serve as the primary designer and project manager for the agency’s annual report. Provide guidance to staff on best practices for visual communication, layout, design, branding, and multimedia production. Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and program staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to branding standards. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of $32 on the OCSEAPay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (hours may vary). Beginning at Step 1 of the pay range, there is an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and a yearly raise thereafter, unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Qualifications 36 months’ training or 36 months’ experience in electronic graphic design; 12 months’ experience with hyper‑text markup language for website/web page design and/or development. Or completion of an associate core program in graphic visual communication technology or multimedia production technology; 36 months’ training or 36 months’ experience in website/web page creation, design and/or development. Or completion of an undergraduate core program in visual communications with emphasis on graphic design/industrial design and/or fine arts; 24 months’ training or 24 months’ experience in website/web page creation, design and/or development. Or equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Job Skills: Graphic Arts. Technical Skills: Graphic Arts, Data Visualization, Digital Marketing, Communications. Professional Skills: Creativity, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus. Educational Transcripts Requirement Official transcripts are required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution. Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (e.g., OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Legal Notices EEO Statement: The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination. ADA Statement: Ohio is a disability inclusion state and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities, providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Drug‑Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39). Background Check Notice: The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior convictions is made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Rule 5122‑7‑21 “Background check on applicants” outlines disqualifying offenses that preclude employment by the Department of Behavioral Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio