Description

Make a difference
The Executive Office of Public Affairs and Equity (OPAE) strives to advance health equity and develop communications and health promotion products that meet the needs of the communities we serve. We combine our services and expertise with other subject matter experts to carry out the agency’s mission creatively and effectively.

This position is in the agency’s Communications Office, and sits on the Creative Services team. This position plans and applies graphic design and data visualization to public health materials, partners with colleagues to create clear public health messages to various audiences, and serves as a consultant and trainer for staff. You’ll develop communication strategies within a public health context and work to ensure consistent, standardized processes are based on best practices so that programs can design and communicate their information in the most effective ways.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Providing visual communication and information design services supporting ongoing programs, services, and activities (graphic design; photography; visual elements for web, social media, and video formats; branding/visual identity standards.
• Working with programs, health educators, communicators, and Creative Services colleagues to produce materials that align with the agency’s brand, mission, and vision.
• Planning, creating, testing, editing, and finalizing materials and products in print and digital media.
• Designing and managing agency-branded templates for enterprise use.
• Leading client consultations, developing work plans and project proposals, and guiding design projects through completion.
• Recommending appropriate media and messaging for reaching target audiences.

The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, WA duty station for work activities as needed.

Work that matters
Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington in the communities where they live, learn, work and play. We realize that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

About us
The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead. Learn more about our Transformational Plan.

Why DOH? We offer

• One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation, and so much more.
• A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
• Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year, depending on the length of employment.
• A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
• An infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
• Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
• DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Learn more about this program.

Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications to design professional visual communication materials.
• Experience managing and leading numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to communicate effectively about complex or controversial problems to various audiences.

• Extensive experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications to design professional visual communication materials.
• Experience managing and leading numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to communicate effectively about complex or controversial problems to various audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in public health and designing health promotion products.
• Professional experience in writing and editing.
• Bilingual
• Videography experience

Application Process
Intrigued? Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

• A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
• A current resume (without personal pictures).
• Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).

Veteran Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or need assistance, please contact Zach Covington at (360) 236-2406, Zach.Covington@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
All employees working for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.

Please contact Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need medical or religious accommodation information.

With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

• Work a full-time 40-hour work week but must be willing to occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
• Occasionally travel, as needed, alone or with another person, overnight, for several days, in and out of state.
• Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
• Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.
• Move objects and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.