Artist Illustrator 2

Are you looking for a meaningful job that allows you to use your digital and print design, photography, and videography skills for a good cause? The Department of Corrections (DOC) supports positive change through the Bureau of Correctional Industries (CI) program, which provides inmates with valuable work experience and skills training. By working with us, you will employ your talents and also help inmates prepare for reentry into society by collaborating with nonprofits and government agencies to promote CI products and services. Join our team and make a difference!

As an Art Illustrator, you will have the opportunity to utilize your creative skills to produce a wide range of print and digital materials for an online catalog of products and services available through our CI program. You will be designing product catalogs, websites, and various graphics used on the website. You will also be responsible for capturing and retouching photos, as well as editing short-form videos. In addition, you will collaborate with our sales team and shop managers to create instructional videos and develop graphic materials to aid in sales and promotions. Through this role, you will not only showcase your design abilities but also support a meaningful program that benefits inmates and helps save tax dollars.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mechanicsburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as an Artist Illustrator I (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

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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.