JC-476642 - Data Brief Design Lead
The Office of Policy and Planning (OPP) promotes public health policy priorities and supports CDPH capabilities for community health improvement, informed policy development, research and analysis, integrated planning, decision intelligence, lean transformation, and grants management. The OPP leads comprehensive assessment, long term strategic and health improvement planning to address current and emerging cross-cutting public health and equity priorities, conducts policy analysis, monitoring and impact evaluation, cultivates partnerships with health systems, academic partners and other sectors; facilitates accountability for effective and efficient public health infrastructure funding, supports organizational capacity building to foster a culture that encourages learning continuous improvement, and empowerment of CDPH staff.
Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, providing excellent customer service, becoming a leader in your organization? If yes, you may be interested in this position with the CDPH Office of Policy & Planning:
The Graphic Designer I will serve as the OPP Data Brief Design Lead (Design Lead) and will provide expert graphics design skills for the development of Data Briefs and other published reports, documents, white papers, articles and web pages in multiple mediums.
The Design Lead will collaborate with OPP staff and leadership to create diverse, complex, visually effective, graphic design documents and materials in alignment with OPP and CDPH practices and guidelines, including ensuring that published materials are structured and formatted in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, and OPP and CDPH practices.
The Design Lead will provide graphic design support for the development of communications materials such as articles, reports, web pages, and social media content, will serve as liaison with the Office of Communications (COMMS) and will be the subject matter expert on all matters related to COMMS guidelines for submitting OPP communications and materials for internal and external distribution and publication.
Please thoroughly review the job specifications to ensure eligibility.
As a CDPH employee, you may participate in programs and services including:
- Retirement Program (CalPERS and SavingsPlus)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Resilience and Professional Development Webinars
- Mentoring Program
- Leadership Development Program
- Clifton Strengths Engagement
- 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding
- Book Club
- Lean Training
- Employee Assistance Program
In partnership with the California Department of Transportation (DOT), the final exam administration announcement for the Graphic Designer I has been released.
The final filing date for the exam is: May 8, 2025.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Proficiency in Design Software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and web design principles.
- Effectively communicate ideas and messages through visual media with diverse and multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to efficiently meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external team members.
- Ability to think outside the box and come up with unique and effective solutions.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=476642
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.