Forms Document Developer, Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 2

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Join Our Creative Team! We’re seeking an experienced Forms Document Developer, Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 2 to create advanced, interactive PDF form design solutions. In this role, you’ll use: InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other Adobe Creative Suite applications, to develop high-quality, digitally accessible interactive PDF forms. PAC 2024 and CommonLook to test and remediate forms for full digital accessibility. Workfront to manage and track your form design projects. This position operates at an advanced level, requiring independent decision-making, strong customer interaction, excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, coding knowledge (including JavaScript, HTML, CCS, and some FormCalc), and broad technical digital accessibility expertise for eForms design in InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro. If you are creative, love forms, are detail-oriented, and ready to take on complex design and workflow challenges, we’d love to hear from you! Summary of Duties The primary purpose of the Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 2 position is to: Develop digitally accessible, interactive and print PDF form solutions and produce final deliverables using the Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro), Microsoft 365 apps, and ADA compliance software (PAC 2024 and CommonLook), Coordinate printing and translation of PDF form deliverables, Use Workfront to manage all projects assigned to them, and Ensure all deliverables are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, in order to meet federal digital document accessibility requirements. As a Forms Document Developer, you will: Produce custom, interactive, digitally accessible PDF forms for a variety of programs using applications including Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Assess and design complex eForm submission workflows that prioritize process improvement, security, and meeting the specific business needs of each program. Plan and oversee production of complex and time-sensitive projects. Serve as project coordinator, collaborating directly with diverse Web, Graphic, and Forms/Design Team members, customers, and internal/external vendors to ensure project specifications and deadlines are met. Review materials to ensure compliance with agency publication standards, policies, and accessibility guidelines and standards. Test form designs for digital accessibility (manually, using Adobe Acrobat Pro, or using PAC 2024) and perform accessibility remediation steps when needed (manually, in the design file, or in CommonLook PDF). Coordinate the translation and printing of major program documents and forms. Provide consulting advice to staff throughout ODHS and OHA, in coordination with management and senior design staff, regarding available PCS services, form design, digital accessibility, translation, distribution, alternate formats, best practices, and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Four years of graphics arts design production experience.
• A bachelor's or associate degree in Graphic Arts may substitute for two years of the experience.
• A bachelor's degree in fine arts with a minimum of 18 quarter (12 semester) hours of graphic arts courses may substitute for one year of the experience.
• Experienced using interactive PDF form design software — especially Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro — to create interactive, digitally accessible PDF forms that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, to meet federal digital document accessibility requirements.
• Experienced with other software necessary for this position’s success, including tools like Adobe Creative Suite apps, Microsoft 365 apps, Adobe Workfront, PAC 2024, CommonLook PDF, Adobe Sign, Adobe Experience Manager Forms (AEM forms), and AEM Designer (formerly Adobe LiveCycle).
• Able to demonstrate strong visual design skills, including a good eye for layout, color, and typography, while following brand guidelines.
• Skilled in time-management, with the ability to plan work, stay organized, prioritize tasks, track deadlines, and handle multiple projects at the same time while coordinating work with internal teams and vendors.
• Able to coordinate translations and create alternate or accessible formats when needed.
• Collaborative, clear communicators who can explain design choices and work effectively with different teams and stakeholders, both independently and as a team, with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, responding well to feedback and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• The top candidates on the list will have specialized training or experience in designing interactive, digitally accessible PDF forms using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

• Produce custom, interactive, digitally accessible PDF forms for a variety of programs using applications including Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Assess and design complex eForm submission workflows that prioritize process improvement, security, and meeting the specific business needs of each program.
• Plan and oversee production of complex and time-sensitive projects.
• Serve as project coordinator, collaborating directly with diverse Web, Graphic, and Forms/Design Team members, customers, and internal/external vendors to ensure project specifications and deadlines are met.
• Review materials to ensure compliance with agency publication standards, policies, and accessibility guidelines and standards.
• Test form designs for digital accessibility (manually, using Adobe Acrobat Pro, or using PAC 2024) and perform accessibility remediation steps when needed (manually, in the design file, or in CommonLook PDF).
• Coordinate the translation and printing of major program documents and forms.
• Provide consulting advice to staff throughout ODHS and OHA, in coordination with management and senior design staff, regarding available PCS services, form design, digital accessibility, translation, distribution, alternate formats, best practices, and legal requirements.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree