Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer State of Kansas

• Corporation Commission
• 3.5 Shawnee County, KS Job Details Full-time $52,000
• $58,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Military leave Parental leave Vision insurance Employee discount Bereavement leave Qualifications Newsletters (communication methods) Full Job Description Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes:

Open Until Filled Agency Information:

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) currently has a vacancy for an unclassified Graphic Designer in the Public Affairs and Consumer Division (PACP) located in the Topeka Office. The KCC, is a multi-faceted agency responsible for regulating public utilities including electric, natural gas, telecommunication, as well as motor carriers, oil and gas pipelines and oil and gas production activities. The Commission's headquarters is in Topeka with the central Conservation office in Wichita and four Conservation district offices located in Dodge City, Wichita, Chanute and Hays. About the Position Who can apply: Experience with Adobe's Creative Cloud applications, MS Office programs, and other software.

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular Work Schedule:

M-F 8-5 Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes Search Keywords:

KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Graphic Designer, Compensation:

Between $52,000

• $58,000 annually Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities The PACP section handles all press inquiries, prepares news clippings for the agency, coordinates changes to the website and manages all public hearing and comment periods. In addition, PACP handles consumer complaints on a wide array of jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional utility matters.

Job Duties:

Designs and produces the agency's graphic products for presentation in a variety of media including print, website, social media and display. Produces agency forms, commission brochures, and creates layout for the bi-weekly agency newsletter. Provides back up support for website content updates, compiling and distributing daily news clips, and creating and scheduling YouTube events as needed. Qualifications Experience with Adobe's Creative Cloud applications, MS Office programs, and other software. Knowledge of principles and techniques used in commercial art and graphic design. Knowledge of methods of combining inks, papers, letter styles and sizes and various materials used in displays and exhibits in appropriate and effective ways. Knowledge of printing techniques used in the reproduction of artwork. Education may be substituted for experience as deemed relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate:

A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue•

Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Recruiter Contact Information Name:

Sandra Rak Email:

Phone:

785-271-3136 Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User . Complete or update your contact information on the Careers > My Contact Information page.

• This information is included on all your job applications. Upload required documents listed below for the Careers > My Job Applications page.
• This information is included on all your job applications. Start your draft job application , upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete. Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email
• sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page Notifications
• view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : "How to Apply for a Job
• Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job
• Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers
• My Job Applications page Portfolio of Previous Graphic Design Work DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application Cover Letter Resume Helpful Resources at jobs.

ks.gov : "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under

K.S.A. 73-201

will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE

The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN:

Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.