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ABOUT US:
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby.
OUR MISSION:
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES:
- Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
- Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
- Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
- Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
- Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?
- Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
- A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
- Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
- Free on-site parking.
- Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
- Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).
The Park District is recruiting for an experienced Senior Graphic Designer in the Creative Design Group located at 5653 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 111, Pleasanton, CA. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current and additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Reporting to the Creative Design Manager, or designee, this position may provide lead Graphic Design direction to support staff and/or other design contributors. Under direction, leads the design, branding and/or production of effective, professional quality Park District and/or Regional Parks Foundation graphics, printed materials, electronic media, and manufactured products; as a member of Creative Design Group, reviews and advises on design efforts of Park District designers as needed/requested - as well as coordinating work with Environmental Graphics and/or Exhibit Design for maximum impact where those groups have overlapping work; and performs related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably in a senior or lead role.
- A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects.
- Proficiency in industry-standard graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
- Experience with both RGB and CMYK color workflows.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in design work to ensure consistency with the established standards in all work across the Park District.
- Thorough understanding of design principles, color theory, and typography.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and vendors simultaneously.
- Strong creative and conceptual thinking to execute the most complex and high-profile projects.
- Ability to translate ideas into visually appealing designs.
- Leads with positivity and kindness. Is quick to offer support to others and welcomes incoming ideas and suggestions from design group peers. Can say 'no' in a way that leaves the others feeling cared for.
- Not easily rattled by the unusual when it occurs. There's always something interesting going on in the parks - hopefully, that sounds like fun.
- Joy for the work. Job requests will keep coming, so someone excited and self-motivated to be productive daily will be more successful than the designer who relies on occasional bursts of brilliance.
Essential Functions
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Analyzes and maintains brand standards for all Park District graphics;
- Identifies non-compliant branding and plans updates;
- Creates plans and standards documents for future changes to brand;
- Trains employees on various equipment, digital printers and design software;
- Receives, evaluates and prioritizes daily work requests and maintains databases, archives and filing structure;
- Coordinates and advises on visual communication direction and branding with other Park District designers;
- Identifies graphic design needs, proposes special projects, and initiates and manages design projects through to completion;
- Designs and produces layouts integrating text, artwork, photography, and graphics into final product for review.
OTHER FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:
- Assists with special events;
- Proofreads, writes, rewrites and edits copies;
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade,
AND
Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college level courses with major course work in graphic arts, graphic design, or a related field,
AND
Experience: Three years of experience as a graphic artist, illustrator, or designer in a publication-producing field, including one year of experience in a lead capacity,
OR
Substitution: A two-year certificate in graphic design and production may be substituted for two years of college level education.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All East Bay Park Regional Park District employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
- Must be able to pass a Level 1 background check which includes: employment history verification, employee reference check, education or certificate verification, medical, and criminal history review.
- Depending on work location and assignment may be required to possess a valid Class C California Driver's License as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Additional Information
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Principles of lead supervision and training;
- Relevant graphic design and photography software;
- Project management applications;
- Principles and practices of digital photography and videography;
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
- Supervise staff on a project basis;
- Lead, train, and motivate staff;
- Stay abreast of current trends in design and branding;
- Interact and coordinate with multiple clients;
- Prioritize tasks and operate under pressure;
- Exercise organizational skills;
- Perform and complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines;
- Follow written and verbal instruction;
- Maintain record keeping;
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers and park users.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
UNION AFFILIATION:
AFSCME: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park District and Local 2428. The probationary period for this classification is nine (9) months.
Salary Range: The starting pay for this position will be at Step A of the salary range.
Internal Promotions: Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% increase. In such instances, the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:
- A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
- Completed supplemental questions
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
The selection process will include the following:
- Supplemental Questions Screening
- Sample Portfolio of Graphic Design Work Review (Instructions will be provided)
- Oral Onsite Examination (Tentative Date: End of March/ April 2024)
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days before the test.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
For information regarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit http://www.ebparks.org/about/jobs/resources/default.htm.
For temporary and/or on-call assignments, there are no benefits offered.
