Salary: $,1922.53-$1,960.98 semi-monthly

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, and will be located at 117 N Riverside Dr. Jefferson City, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated group of professionals who work hard together to ensure generations of visitors have an excellent experience in Missouri State Parks and learn about Missouri's outstanding cultural and natural resources.

What you’ll do:

• Read and interpret a work order to fabricate sign, banners, posters, etc. on a variety of substrates by operating a wide format printer, laminator and vinyl cutting machine and producing plaques using CNC engraver.
• Prioritize each day to schedule the workflow efficiently and cost-effectively, manage multiple project deadlines working with multiple graphics sections to provide visual consistency. Exhibit solid organizational and follow-through skills, performing work timely and accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Monitor, order, receive, stock and maintain supplies for adequate inventory and price checking, using state contracts and working with vendors to get the best price.
• Review and edit design work and inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to output and ensure correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate.
• Supervise and evaluate two graphic designers.
• Design signs and interpretive panels utilizing existing templates and styles, or assign to team members and provide proofs as necessary for management and customer approval.
• Develop and utilize sign plans to determine sign needs for MSP facilities.
• Help develop and maintain sign manual and utilize sign manual to maintain sign consistency from facility to facility.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools including various saws, drills, metal shear, CNC engraver, printer, laminator, plotter, CNC engraver and related tools. Operate material moving equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, and hand dolly.
• Travel for site visits, picking up material and supplies, sign delivery, training, etc. Occasional overnights may be required.
• Help monitor budget.
• Ship and distribute signs and interpretive panels to facilities

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or closely related field and 3-5 years of design and management experience. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe design software
• Strong written and communications skills
• Be accountable for the expected workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines with professionalism.
• Ability to prioritize what needs to be done, be proactive and self-motivated; work independently as well as part of a team.
• Communicate with other employees in a calm and professional manner; express self verbally and listen well.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day.
• Ability to work under pressure to output high-volume, high-quality work.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate.
• Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Stacy Bandelier, 573-526-6846 or stacy.bandelier@dnr.mo.gov

or

Amy Richards (DNR Recruiter) DNR.RECRUITER@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.