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Community Relations Specialist 2 (Visual Content Specialist)

Clackamas County

Job ID: 107644

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Monday, October 7, 2024. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $79,493.86 - $100,646.63

Hourly Pay Range: $38.218203 - $48.387801

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month

• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals. This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire!

• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/1e311321-f9ff-4daa-8753-bbdfb4e8d1b4

http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Department of Public and Government Affairs (PGA) has a dynamic opportunity for a graphic design and visual content professional to join our team as a community relations specialist 2, focusing on visual content development for web, print, video, and other types of publications.

The most competitive candidates will have demonstrated experience in developing effective communication products to enhance messaging and advise customers on brand and content guidelines.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in graphic and web design across multiple media (such as web, social media, video, and print) in a mid-size or large public, private, or non-profit organization.
• Experience with web publishing technologies such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML, and web content management systems
• Knowledge of web standards such as accessibility, plain language, editorial style and other published standards and guidelines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and within a team structure
• Ability to work occasional off-hour or weekend hours as required

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working with large, multi-portfolio departments
• Bilingual fluency in English and a second language is preferred but not required
• Experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices
• Experience communicating sensitive and/or complex information to various stakeholders

*For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Web

• Build, edit, and publish web pages, content blocks, and multimedia components using a content management system, ensuring content and design adhere to web standards such as accessibility, plain language, editorial style, and other published standards and guidelines.
• Provide written and oral guidance and advice to web content providers on presenting material and validating new and current material.
• Consult with appropriate web development experts to present information online in the most effective, factual, and user-friendly manner.
• Consult with appropriate experts, such as designers and developers, to identify and triage content display issues, using knowledge of web publishing technologies such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML, and web content management systems.
• Meet with management and employees to assess project or program needs.
• Identify needs and opportunities to improve user experience and introduce new concepts, processes, and strategies that significantly improve the use of digital technologies.
• Effectively manage multiple independent projects to maintain a steady flow of productivity with strict adherence to deadlines and publishing accuracy.

Graphic Design

• Design and execute visual content for web, print, video, and other publication types.
• Communicate ideas clearly and effectively to clients and stakeholders and identify and solve design problems creatively and efficiently.
• Create exceptional, on-time products that effectively convey messaging and achieve campaign objectives while operating within established brand standards.
• Apply knowledge of all visual arts methods, techniques, materials, and the subject matter in translating concepts into high-quality, professional visual designs.
• Use a full range of graphic design or multimedia software/hardware to produce visual information products.
• Advise in decisions on design and content matters such as size, layout, kind and quality of materials, medium, color scheme, typography, lighting effects, specific visual elements, and materials to be incorporated into the final product.
• Incorporate ADA guidelines to ensure all products are available to the greatest number of users.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. Occasional off-hour or weekend work may be required. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents..

http://www.clackamas.us/

http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Public & Government Affairs (PGA) is to promote communication, cooperation and strong connections between county government and its citizens, the business community and other government agencies to provide information to respond to key issues and increase awareness of opportunities and resources.

http://www.clackamas.us/pga/

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f
• https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a67ee11c-861c-4126-aa5a-4dec6174f6eb

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter
mailto:JCallahan@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5686916

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