Publications Productions Specialist

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, United States

Updated: 12 months ago
Location: Mid Florida, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 23 May 2023

Agency
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Location
Florida (Position is eligible for full-time work from home)
Job Category
Full time Positions
Salary
$20.00 an hour
Last Date to Apply
05/23/2023
Website
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/3585480
Description
Requisition No: 800882 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: OPS PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTION SPECIALIST I - 77902191 Position Number: 77902191 Salary: $20.00 an hour Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2023 Position number: 77902191 Address: 1875 E. Orange Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Supervisor: Rachel Penrod Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check This position serves as the Interpretive Publications Designer for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Public Access Services Office. The Incumbent designs and edits interpretive materials and wayfinding signage and manages the print production process. Specific duties include: Graphic Design – 50% Selects, prepares, creates, reviews and completes free-hand or computer assisted artwork, graphics and typography using Adobe Creative Suite. Reviews and edits map designs provided by cartographer in Adobe Illustrator, conforming to cartographic standards. Designs publications, interpretive panels, and other public information products. Maintains updated design standards for appropriate, graphically pleasing and accessible public communications. Production Management – 30% Tracks the publication production process, ensures timely product completion from concept to graphic design to printing to delivery. Obtains quotes, coordinates with business manager to ensure timely issuance of purchase orders and processing of invoices. Updates and maintains a database of interpretive products including type, dimensions, cost, production date and vendor. Organizes and maintains electronic records such as print or fabrication production specifications, contracts and photo releases. Photo Management – 15% Assists selecting appropriate photos for use in interpretive products. Helps manage photo database using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Secures and stores photo and model releases. Identifies gaps in photography resources and conducts photo shoots or secures photography as needed. Other Duties – 5% Attends staff meetings, participates in professional development courses as appropriate. Responds to telephone and mail inquires. Occasional participation in agency outreach events. Travel with overnight stays may be required. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to analyze needs and product requirements to create a design Knowledge of publication production and print process Ability to evaluate photography for use on web, print and sign products Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, has strong attention to detail Self-directed and able to work as an effective team member Ability to travel for short overnight trips of 1-2 nights. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign Knowledge of ArcGIS mapping software such as ArcPro preferred Photography skills preferred County: Leon, Statewide (Position is eligible for full-time work from home) Working hours: 40 hours per week List of any subordinates supervised: n/a Level of Education- Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in communications, English or art and one year of experience in editing and publishing materials. Experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. A cover letter and resume should be included with the application package.
Contact Person
Rachel Penrod

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