Job Description
Department: Support Operations Work Hours: 12:30pm-9:30pm Pay Grade Range: $68400-$119700 Remote Work Status: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Posting Date Range: 2/8/2024-2/22/2024 This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Senate Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is currently seeking a talented Digital and Graphic Designer to work on the Printing Graphics and Direct Mail’s (PGDM) graphic design team. In this role, you will provide exceptional graphic design services focusing on creating innovative digital media and visually stunning print publications. This position will assist with making newly created and legacy documents accessible and inclusive to all constituents of the United States Senate. We are looking for an ideal candidate who has extensive experience in being part of a creative team, possesses a strong ability to provide creative solutions to fulfill customer requests, engage in graphic design consultations and create modern cutting-edge designs. To ensure PGDM’s work remains innovative and state-of-the-art, it is crucial for the candidate to be up to date on the latest graphic design trends. If you are passionate about graphic design, driven to ensure that information is inclusive for all, and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Coordinate and manage the creation of a variety of digital media projects including social media ads, interactive PDFs, Email designs, animated gifs, and fillable forms. Create e-Publications that include interactive maps, video, hyperlinks, scrolling frames, page buttons, pop-ups, and other interactivity. Ensures publishing activities follow digital accessibility best practices and WCAG 2.0 guidelines and performs user accessibility testing for digital media publications. Performs user accessibility testing for digital media publications. Develop the UI/UX for web and mobile document services and applications. Create and design a variety of print projects including, but not limited to, Badges, Branding, Booklets, Books, Brochures, Business Cards, Cards, Certificates, Comment Cards, Congressional Records, Constituent Cards, Emergency Quick Cards, Envelopes, Flyers, Graphics, Graphs, Infographics, Logos, Journals, Labels, Maps, Memo Pads, Name Cards/Tents, Notecards, Newsletters, Pamphlet, Phone cards, Plaques, Pocket Cards, Pocket Folder, Post Cards, Public Law, Postcards, Red-Line, Resolutions, Scans, Self-Mailers, Stationery, Tabs, Tags, Travel Booklets, Town Hall Meetings, Welcome to Washington Booklets, and various others. Handle graphic production and create graphic elements, assets, and visual treatments that adapt and flow with responsive design systems. Serves as a back-up to the section lead in his/her absence. Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
At least two to three years of graphic design experience.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
In-depth understanding of accessibility standards and best practices including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and ARIA.
Experience with assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition) in conducting accessibility testing.
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Dreamweaver.
Advanced knowledge of established printing and graphics design principles, including practices used in composition, typesetting and publication layouts.
Knowledge of accessibility legislation such as the Section 508 and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
Knowledge of HTML/CSS/Javascript, accessibility regulations, WCAG, and Section 508 compliance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate staff, and resolve customer problems.
Ability to effectively convey customer ideas in an appealing manner.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations.
Desired Qualifications
Extensive knowledge in Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver, with a proven track record of creating visually stunning designs.
Demonstrated expertise in creating a wide range of print and digital media projects, from concept development to final execution, resulting in high-quality deliverables.
Extensive knowledge in HTML and CSS, enabling seamless integration of designs into web-based platforms and ensuring optimal user experience.
Extensive knowledge of 508 compliance standards, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in all design work.
Strong ability to collaborate with team members to ensure our digital products have exceptional experiences for our customers.
Strong understanding of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.x)
Usage of accessible tools such as WAVE, JAWS, NVDA to test for accessibility barriers on digital formats.
Working Conditions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to confer with customers and staff.
Frequently moves boxes/ equipment weighing less than 50 pounds for various needs.
This position requires in-person or virtual presence during meetings, and briefings with customers.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
Be a U.S. citizen;
Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3)(B);
Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.
Benefits At-a-glance
The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit .
ACCOMMODATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.
VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.
Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov .
To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here .
An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.
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