Visual Communications Manager - Columbus, United States - Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

    Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
    Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Columbus, United States

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    Description

    Primary Location

    :United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

    Work Locations

    :Charles D Shipley Building1970 West Broad StreetColumbus

    Organization

    :Public SafetyClassified Indicator:ClassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt:Exempt

    Schedule

    :Full-timeWork Hours:8:00am - 4:30pmCompensation:$32.51 per hour

    Unposting Date

    :May 9, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

    Primary Job Skill

    :Graphic ArtsTechnical Skills:CommunicationsProfessional Skills:Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Leading Others, Problem SolvingVisual Communications Manager (Hybrid Eligible GV) Job Duties

    About Us:

    Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

    What You'll Do:

    Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office (Communications Special Projects)
    Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
    Work Hours: 8:00 :30
    (CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. (Subject to change)

    THIS POSITION IS FOR OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

    Develop, plan & administer overall visual communications program for assigned agency & supervise assigned staff:

    -Manages Visual Communications (VC) activities (print & agency websites); Develops & produces visual communications projects, websites, & web-related assets; Consults with clients on visual communications activities;

    -Reviews incoming requests for VC projects & works with Visual Communications Director & Support Section Manager to determine project timelines, required resources, & staff; Prioritizes work assignments ensuring timely delivery & completion of projects within allotted budget;

    -Reviews proofs for quality & completeness prior to customer review; Ensures project objectives are met & State of Ohio & ODPS branding guidelines are followed;

    -Advises agency staff on visual communications products & provides technical & creative advice to VC team; Provides agency clients with recommendations & referrals for services not available in house;

    -Develops & implements policy & procedures for all print & online products; Conducts asset audits to ensure adherence to policy & security; Makes corrections as needed;

    -Oversees agency relationships with Department of Administrative Services (DAS) service providers; Acts as technical liaison to resolve most complex issues related to online service delivery; Participates in system design reviews during system design & development phase;

    Establish priorities & supervise subordinate personnel (, provide developmental opportunities & work direction, coach staff to foster development, monitor staff activities to ensure quality customer service & information technology security, evaluate performance, approve section staffing levels, recommend discipline, pre-screen applications & participate in interviews).

    -Monitors all visual communications to ensure consistency & coordinates design plans with Audio/Visual & Communications staff to maintain consistent corporate image;

    -Maintains VC equipment inventory & manages maintenance replacement/repair schedule; Works with Support Section Manager to approve VC purchasing, service, & software requests;

    -Oversees VC digital asset libraries for print & websites (, Creative Cloud, Cloudinary, GovDelivery) by conducting asset audits & making corrections as needed; Acts as a senior member of Visual Communications Units internal digital asset management team (Brandfolder); Leads efforts to organize the media libraries;

    -Monitors & researches new & emerging trends &/or technology by joining relevant communities, attending training & conferences, experimenting with tools, & evaluating impacts;

    Attends meetings with or on behalf of Visual Communications Director & acts on their behalf as needed;

    -Performs other related duties as assigned.

    What's in it for you:

    At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Our benefits package includes:

    Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

    • Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

    • Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

    • Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

    • Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the for more information.

    • Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.
    • Qualifications

    48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in electronic graphic; 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in web site creation, design &/or development.

    -Or completion of associate core program in visual communication technology or multimedia production technology; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in web site creation, design &/or development.

    -Or completion of undergraduate core program in visual communications with emphasis on graphic design/industrial design; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in web site creation, design &/or development.

    -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

    Job Skills: Graphic Arts
    Technical Skills: Communications
    Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Leading Others

    ADA Statement

    Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

    Drug-Free Workplace

    The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

    KNOWLEDGE: Budgeting*; Inventory Control; Management; Employee Development; Supervision; Public Relations; Human Relations; Office Practices & Procedures (Communications)*; Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS)*; Interviewing; Humanities (visual communication); Electronic Data Processing (, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, electronic design or graphic art & web design/creation software, etc.) and graphic design software.

    SKILL: Word Processing (Microsoft Office); Equipment Operations (, graphic design computer, offset presses, production copiers, etc.).

    ABILITY: deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; interpret variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; copy material accurately & recognize grammatical & spelling errors; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; PROOFREAD TECHNICAL MATERIALS, RECOGNIZE ERRORS & MAKE CORRECTIONS; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things;work alone on most tasks; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor of work unit; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

    (*) Developed after employment.

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

  • This position may be filled by lay-off or certification eligibility list if applicable
  • This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.