Visual Media Designer 2 (40 Hour) #260730-9123FT-001

Introduction
The Connecticut Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Governing Board has an exciting opportunity for a CJIS Technical Writer and Administrative Coordinator (Visual Media Designer 2) to join the team.

What We Can Offer You

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Professional growth and development opportunities

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Position Highlights
In this role, you will work directly with the Executive Director and the staff to prepare executive communications, legislative reports, technical documentation, presentations, website content, and other written and visual materials that communicate complex technology initiatives to a variety of audiences.

The position also supports Governing Board operations by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and supporting materials, maintaining the agency's website and digital communications, and assisting with stakeholder outreach and public communications.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders across Connecticut's criminal justice community while supporting statewide technology initiatives that enhance information sharing, transparency, and the effective administration of justice.

CJIS supports a collaborative hybrid work environment, with opportunities for remote work and flexible scheduling consistent with agency needs, operational requirements, and State of Connecticut telework policies.

About Us
The CJIS Governing Board develops and supports statewide information‑sharing services that connect law enforcement, the Judicial Branch, prosecutors, public defenders, correctional agencies, and other criminal justice partners, including researchers, to improve public safety and the administration of justice.

DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.

Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence

Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data

Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve

Constantly seeking better results

Shared Fiscal Responsibility

Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources

Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests

Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges

Ethics and Accountability

Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies

Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement

Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessmentsOpening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways

Selection Plan
State Employees

Two (2) most recent performance evaluations

Cover letter

A copy of your unofficial transcript(s)

Non-State Employees

Two (2) professional references contact information including name, email and phone number (at least one being a current and/or previous supervisor)

Completed CT-HR-13

Cover letter

A copy of your unofficial transcript(s)

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Mackenzie Robinson at Mackenzie.Robinson@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the design and preparation of hardcopy and electronic print formats for use on websites and printed materials and in the creation of visual representation or supporting media for complex engineering projects.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs the most complex duties in design and preparation of hardcopy and electronic graphic artwork using various media, including representation of or creation of supporting media for engineering projects;

Confers with supervisors and others as to most appropriate media and method of design;

Makes freehand sketches and designs for special projects;

Provides consultation and instruction in special media techniques necessary to obtain the desired results;

Designs and prepares camera‑ready material;

Produces displays including posters and film slides and builds three‑dimensional scale models for either departmental use or public exhibit;

Performs a full range of graphic art activity;

May design and maintain websites;

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of the most effective techniques and methods used in graphic art, including freehand drawing, media materials such as water colors and oils, photographic art, and three‑dimensional presentations;

Knowledge of and ability to utilize computer software including publishing and graphic design software;

Skills

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Ability to

comprehend and interpret plans and cross‑section and contour data;

do highly creative work.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Five (5) years of experience in commercial or illustration art, or engineering drafting.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in planning, designing, and preparing scale models and/or exhibits for public events or display.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed
College training in fine arts or commercial art may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience preparing written communication such as technical reports, executive correspondence, policies, procedures, manuals, or other business publications.

Experience coordinating meetings, committees, governing boards, or executive‑level activities, including preparing agendas, presentation materials, meeting minutes, and meeting documentation.

Experience developing, maintaining, or publishing content for websites, intranets, or other digital communication platforms, including experience with accessibility standards and content management practices.

Experience creating presentations, graphics, newsletters, infographics, or other visual communication products using presentation, publishing, graphic design software.

Experience managing concurrent projects or assignments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including developing project schedules, tracking milestones, prioritizing work based on deadlines, and preparing written reports, correspondence, or other project documents.

Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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