Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) operates under the General Office located in Santa Fe, NM. As a vital entity within the IT Division, we are committed to ensuring the smooth functioning of technological infrastructure and support systems essential for the state's transportation operations. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. Why does the job exist? The Graphic Designer position exists to provide dedicated design and print production capacity for the department's reprographics shop. The shop supports recurring and campaign-based printing needs: newsletters, forms, signage, promotional materials, and public-facing communications that require both graphic design skill and hands-on knowledge of offset, digital, and large-format print production. How does it get done? The primary responsibilities of this position will include: Assist walk-in and call-in customers by answering questions about print services, taking job requests, clarifying specifications, and providing guidance on paper, sizing, finishes, turnaround expectations and guidance to customers Answer phones and monitor shared communication channels, routing inquiries appropriately and ensuring timely follow-up. Provide front-counter support, including intake of print jobs, logging requests, and verifying that source files meet production requirements. Obtain quotes from vendors for specialty materials, outsourced print jobs, and equipment-related needs; compare options and present recommendations to shop leadership. Initiate and process purchase requests for supplies, materials, and minor equipment, following established procurement procedures. Management and inventory of tracked assets. Who are the customers? The organization as a whole and the IT Support Team. Ideal Candidate The organization as a whole and the IT Support Team. Minimum Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in a print production/shop setting, with regular use of computers, design software, and print production equipment including offset presses, digital printers, large-format printers, cutters, and finishing equipment. The position requires frequent interaction with requesting divisions and department staff in person, by phone, email, and through job/print requests, to scope projects and coordinate production timelines. Duties include operating and troubleshooting print production equipment, preparing and loading paper stock and print media, and performing routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on shop hardware and networked print devices. The job may require lifting and carrying paper stock, print supplies, and equipment, occasionally weighing up to 50 pounds. The position involves bending, standing, and walking throughout the shop for extended periods, and working around active production. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Leandro Gallegos, 505-470-8007 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.