GRAPHIC DESIGNER II

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Position Details

Job Code #: JC-518189
Position #: 908-010-2885-XXX
Working Title: GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Classification: GRAPHIC DESIGNER II
Salary: $5,331.00 - $6,674.00 A
New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: San Bernardino County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans (Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Vision: A thriving and connected California.)
Director's EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Chief, Public and Media Affairs Office, an Information Officer II, the Graphic Designer II is responsible for the concept, development, and production of complex graphic design work as it relates to District 8. The incumbent works independently to create highly professional and difficult design in public awareness campaigns, public information documents, exhibits, and a wide range of graphic arts products for the Public Information Office, as well as assisting other Divisions and units on their graphics needs.
PARF# 08-26-0281 / JC-518189
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the GRAPHIC DESIGNER II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Duty Statement: Please find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font:
Describe your experience developing professional visual communication materials from concept through final production using industry- standard graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud).
Specific examples of projects you have designed (print, digital, or multimedia).
Your role in conceptual development and problem-solving.
How you ensured your work met accessibility, branding, and technical standards.
Provide an example of a time you managed multiple design projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. In your response, describe:
How you organized your workload and communicated with clients or project stakeholders.
Tools or methods you use to track progress and maintain quality.
The outcome of your project(s) and what you learned that would help you succeed as a Graphic Designer II at Caltrans.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 5/29/2026
Required Application Package Documents

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov). All experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications should be included.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but it is not required.
Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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