Graphic Design Specialist

City of Philadelphia is now hiring Graphic Design Specialist in Philadelphia, PA 19102. View job listing details and apply now. This is graphic design work creating and producing marketing design concepts for the Philadelphia Free Library Department of Planning and Development or the Water Department Employees in the Free Library assignment are responsible for producing marketing materials to support a wide variety of programmatic activities for the Citys library system Employees in the Water department assignment are responsible for creating marketing material to develop and maintain the Water departments brand and visual identity Employees in the Department of Planning and Development are responsible for creating marketing materials for the department and external agencies Employees in this class are responsible for planning researching and producing multi-themed promotional educational and informational materials designed to increase public awareness of and support for departmental programs and services Employees are responsible for assigned projects from conception to completion and may oversee the work of illustrators andor printers on a project basis Work may include overseeing the creation and installation of exhibitions the production of collateral materials and ensuring that projects are completed within budget and deadlines Assessing department needs proposing design concepts and advising various departments and affiliate agencies about materials used for advertisement promotional and informational purposes is a significant aspect of the work Work is performed under the direction of a higher level administrator Union Code M AFSCME DC33 FLSA Code Exempt Minimum Requirements Minimum Training Education amp Experience The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications 1 EDUCATION Completion of a four-year diploma or degree program at an accredited art school college or university with major course work in graphic design visual communication design or a closely related field AND 2 GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two years of experience performing art or graphic design work AND 3 SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Two years of technical graphic design experience with responsibility for the design and production of educational developmental promotional or informational material for a wide variety of thematic or environmental projects NOTE Selective Factor Certification may be utilized as needed to fill specific positions In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11032 Selective Factor Certification the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with the specified education training andor experience to fill specific positions in this class Certification to fill such position will be made from the two highest ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the specified experience Physical amp Medical Requirements Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class Required Licenses amp Certifications Other Requirements TRANSCRIPT LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcripts indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses registrations or certifications at the time of application Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license registration or certification If you have ever submitted a paper transcript license registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination you have to submit another document Option 1 Upload a paperless transcript license registration or certification One time only You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application Once the document is uploaded to your account it may be attached to all future applications Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted Option 2 Submit a paper transcript license registration or certification Separate document required for each application If you submit a paper copy of a transcript license registration or certification the document will be used for this application only You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials April Graham City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd Room 1530 Philadelphia PA 19102-1675 Phone 215-686-2342 Fax 215-686-0861 Equivalency Statements Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included the specific experience as listed above Application Details Application Procedures The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer Learn more here httpsstudentaidgovmanage-loansforgiveness-cancellationpublic-service CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity 1 You must complete the entire application process provide accurate and up to date contact information and submit all certifications required licenses and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam 2 Notification of application approval disapproval and testing dates will be sent within the three-week period prior to February 15 2023 Applicants are responsible for regularly checking their email and providing any additional information requested or application status appeals within the two-week period listed in the notice 3 The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is April Graham City of Philadelphia Office of Human Resources 1401 JFK Blvd Room 1530 Philadelphia PA 19102-1675 Phone 215-686-2342 Fax 215-686-0861 Email AprilGrahamphilagov 4 For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdeskphilagov Notes to Applicants As an employer the City of Philadelphia values inclusion integrity innovation empowerment and hard work above all else We offer a vibrant work environment comprehensive health care and benefits and the experience you need to grow and excel If youre interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia start here What We Offer Impact The work you do here matters to millions Growth Philadelphia is growing why not grow with it Diversity amp Inclusion Find a career in a place where everyone belongs Benefits - We care about your well being The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race ethnicity color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status source of income familial status genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status If you believe you were discriminated against call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchrphilagov For more information go to wwwphilagovhumanrelations The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Unit of the Philadelphia Department of Labor at 215-683-5085 The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and the EEO Unit Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination New employees hired after September 1 2021 must be vaccinated New employees must either be fully vaccinated or have received one dose if receiving a two-dose vaccine by their start date with the City and will have a 30-day grace period to become fully vaccinated During this grace period these employees will be required to double-mask in City offices To find a vaccination clinic near you please visit philagovvaccine As a condition of employment with the City any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts taxes fees judgments claims and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City For so long as the person is employed by the City the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement not to exceed for any pay period twenty percent 20 of the persons gross pay for such period without the persons consent shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts taxes fees judgments claims and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works PGW or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam Paper applications will not be accepted Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch For inquiries regarding City employment contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdeskphilagov ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on January 20 2023 Your application will be rejected and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you 1 Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number 2 Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information address phone e-mail of your account profile ltemgtYour contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employmentltemgt It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct If you provide an e-mail address all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail You should add PhilaOHRphilagov to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdeskphilagov if you have any questions Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at httpswwwphilagovdepartmentsoffice-of-human-resources httpswwwphilagovdepartmentsoffice-of-human-resourcesjobscivil-service-faqs Facebooklta hrefhttpwwwfacebookcomCityofPhiladelphiaJOBSgt CityofPhiladelphiaJOBSltagt Twitterlta hrefhttptwittercomPHLCityJobsgt PHLCityJobsltagt ELIGIBLE LIST OPEN-COMPETITIVE Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT Philadelphia residency is not required to submit an application however Applicants must have established bona fide residency in the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding February 15 2023 you are eligible to claim residency preference To receive such preference candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration US VETERANS PREFERENCE Ten points for veterans preference will be added to the scores of eligible veterans who apply for Open-Competitive tests and pass the examination You must be honorably discharged from the US armed forces Attach a DD214 member 4 to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered LEGACY PREFERENCE The children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty shall be accorded a preference in Open-Competitive civil service entrance examinations Candidates who qualify for this preference and who take and pass Open-Competitive civil service examinations shall have ten points added to their final score The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE Up to 5 additional points will be added to the examination score of any candidate who has passed the Open-Competitive examination and who has A Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps AmeriCorps NCCC including FEMA Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA Such candidates will be awarded five 5 points for the completion of a two-year term of service or three 3 points for the completion of a one year term of service B Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National including Teach for America Such candidates will have 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service The candidate must successfully pass all parts of the examination before points are awarded Projected Exam Date This examination will be scheduled for February 15 2023 Please note that this examination date is subject to change Candidates must have access to a desktop computer or laptop with internet access If you do not have internet access please contact the analyst listed on this announcement An Eligible List will be established the week of February 27 2023 Please note that this date may change Test Review In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9091B candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review Assigned to view only Assigned to April Graham Parts amp Weights Part Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam Weight 100