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Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2024-80372
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Art and Cmpsn Div
Opening Date: 03/29/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 96560
Position Number: 50572338
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B1
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code: 00154420
Bureau / Division: GS Art and Cmpsn Div
Worksite Address: 1650 Bobali Drive
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17104
Contact Name: Jeffrey Gensemer
Contact Phone: 717.704.1039
Contact Email: jgensemer@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Does enhancing visual communication strategies through creative artwork and design expertise sound exciting to you? Join us at the Department of General Services, Bureau of Publications as an Artist Illustrator 2. This position will allow you the opportunity to create visually appealing and impactful illustrations for various Sign Shop projects. Share your creative talents with our team, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
An Artist Illustrator 2 uses many different art media to prepare a wide variety of artwork. Within this role, you will design and manufacture complex graphic art for publications, displays, various substrate signage, and other visual materials used for public information, training, or to promote agency programs. You will have the opportunity to select appropriate visual styles and techniques to effectively communicate project objectives, prioritize tasks based on project deadlines and departmental requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve design feedback and make necessary revisions.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Artist Illustrator 1 for two or more years full-time?
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time progressively responsible art experience, including illustration preparation and general display and exhibits work, do you possess?
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much college coursework have you completed in Fine Arts (Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Film and Video, Photography, Sculpture, etc.) or Design (Architectural, Interior, Graphic Arts, Fashion, etc.)?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
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Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2024-80372
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Art and Cmpsn Div
Opening Date: 03/29/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 96560
Position Number: 50572338
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B1
Pay Group: ST05
Bureau / Division Code: 00154420
Bureau / Division: GS Art and Cmpsn Div
Worksite Address: 1650 Bobali Drive
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17104
Contact Name: Jeffrey Gensemer
Contact Phone: 717.704.1039
Contact Email: jgensemer@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Does enhancing visual communication strategies through creative artwork and design expertise sound exciting to you? Join us at the Department of General Services, Bureau of Publications as an Artist Illustrator 2. This position will allow you the opportunity to create visually appealing and impactful illustrations for various Sign Shop projects. Share your creative talents with our team, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
An Artist Illustrator 2 uses many different art media to prepare a wide variety of artwork. Within this role, you will design and manufacture complex graphic art for publications, displays, various substrate signage, and other visual materials used for public information, training, or to promote agency programs. You will have the opportunity to select appropriate visual styles and techniques to effectively communicate project objectives, prioritize tasks based on project deadlines and departmental requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve design feedback and make necessary revisions.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years as an Artist Illustrator I; or
- Three years of progressively responsible art experience, including illustration preparation and general display and exhibits work; and two years of formal training in fine arts or design.
- Appropriate art experience may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short !
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Artist Illustrator 1 for two or more years full-time?
- Yes
- No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time progressively responsible art experience, including illustration preparation and general display and exhibits work, do you possess?
- 5 years or more
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- Less than 3 years
- None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much college coursework have you completed in Fine Arts (Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Film and Video, Photography, Sculpture, etc.) or Design (Architectural, Interior, Graphic Arts, Fashion, etc.)?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
- 60 credits or more
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
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