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Snohomish County Public Works is hiring a talented individual to fill a key Graphics Specialist II position with our award-winning, strategic, and creative Communications Team within the Transportation and Environmental Services (TES) Division.
As a Graphics Specialist II, you will assist in public outreach regarding Public Works projects and programs while also promoting the department's various services.
Some of the specific duties include:
- Utilizing different graphics programs, software, and equipment, such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Canva and StoryMap.
- Using various methods and techniques in the production and presentation of brochures and pamphlets, electronic media, internet and computer-based communications, and audiovisual presentation methods and equipment.
- Exhibiting knowledge of graphic art techniques, methods, and materials, photographic techniques and equipment, consumer/market research methods and video editing techniques.
- Collaborating with team members to produce video products for display, web, social media, and government cable channel programs.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong graphics and video editing skills, innovative thinking, and an abundance of creative energy. Possessing a positive, collaborative attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are also necessities.
The Communications Team is responsible for creating public awareness about Public Works projects and services, through various forms of media communications. Other responsibilities within the Transportation and Environmental Services (TES) division include traffic operations and maintenance, planning and prioritizing County road activities, and performing environmental reviews of projects.
Visit the Transportation and Environmental Services webpage to learn more about our division.
Selection Process
Please attach a cover letter summarizing your work experience and skills that are relevant to this position. Specifically highlight your use of graphics software and production equipment. Your cover letter should reflect your style of writing and creativity and represent your ability to produce written documentation.
Additionally, attach a resume summarizing your work experience and skills that are relevant to this position. Your resume design should be reflective of your style and organized to clearly articulate the information.
Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:
- Make a contribution in shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
- Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
- Advancement opportunities
- Employee development and training opportunities
- Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
- Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
- Security, stability, and a lifelong career!
About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges, and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government, with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We strive to provide not only a meaningful job but also a lifelong career at Snohomish County.
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:
- Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
- Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
- Flexible work schedules for some positions.
- Career development training
- Sick leave: You will accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month.
- Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
- Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two (2) floating holidays annually.
- Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
- Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
- Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): Effective January 1, 2025, wage and salary tables will experience an increase of 3.63%.
Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is also available.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Snohomish County The Future We Choose
For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.
