DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST - 42001481

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

5d • $40,000 - $44,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for the preparation of technical, scientific and educational materials for printing and online posting. This position is also responsible for development, design and maintenance of the division’s internal and external websites. The materials developed assist the division technical staff in their duties to identify biological specimens and disease symptoms, training technical and field personnel, and in educating industry persons and the public.

Requirements

• Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science, graphic design, web design, multimedia design or management information systems: or
• Completion of a 720-classroom hour program study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of graphic design, web design, multimedia design, data processing, or computer science; or
• One (1) year of experience in the above-related fields can substitute for the required education.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and WordPress.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software including InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of design and graphic design principles, including typography and layout.
• Knowledge of color, inks, papers and screening, and working knowledge of printing technology.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with professionals from different disciplines as well as other co-workers.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Creates, designs and maintains division’s internal communications webpages in Microsoft SharePoint.
• Creates, designs and maintains division’s external content on FDACS.gov through the department webservices team.
• Creates, designs and maintains Smartsheet content for Public Information and Outreach section.
• Updates and requests changes to content on Don’tPackaPest.com and communicates with contractors who maintain this site.
• Maintains and expands on the content on Florida State Collection of Arthropods website in WordPress.
• Creates original artwork and prepares for printing and online posting all materials submitted by the administrative, technical and regulatory bureaus including brochures, displays, scientific publications, business forms, logos, posters, animation and other graphics that may be required using Adobe Creative Cloud products.
• Designs and edits infographics, art and concepts for outreach materials including items used for social media platforms.
• Creates type styles and sizes for titles, headings and text.
• Selects colors and papers and determines percentages of screens.
• Sizes photographs, drawings, charts, maps, etc., and fits them into a text.
• Designs and prepares layouts, including marks and notations for the printer.
• Designs and builds educational, outreach displays, and exhibits.
• Designs for displays incorporating three-dimensional models, used to educate industry, scientists and the general public about DPI programs and regulatory responsibilities.
• Serves as back up for print producer, which includes duties such as preparing documents and external printer, communicating with outside vendors about print jobs, and maintaining art room supplies, inventory and equipment.
• Serves as backup video editor for informational videos produced within the office of Technical Assistance on programs and activities for distribution to internal and external customers.
• Assists the Public Information Director with various special projects and assignments, including emergency programs, when necessary.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees