Publications Specialist 3

Health; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Health is seeking an experienced Publications/Graphic Design Specialist to supervise the design team, provide art direction, and produce visual materials that clearly inform and engage Alaskans.

You will guide graphic design, video, animation and publication work, ensuring quality, accessibility and brand standards across campaigns and assets. This role is based in Anchorage with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience leading graphic design and publication projects.
• Ability to direct art, video, animation and print materials.
• Commitment to accessibility and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the graphic design team and provide creative direction.

Skills

Graphic design

Art direction

Team supervision

Video production

Animation

Publication design

Brand standards

Accessibility

Communication

Tools

Video editing

Motion graphics

Graphic design software

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today!

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

Please check out the

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will supervise the graphic design team, provide art direction for its projects, and produce visual materials that make information clear, engaging, and accessible.

Guide the team’s graphic design, video, animation and publication work, providing creative direction and ensuring finished materials meet quality, accessibility and brand standards.

Design and produce graphics, infographics, videos, animations and printed publications, including filming, editing and motion graphics work using design and editing software.

Supervise employees, assign, review, evaluate, and provide meaningful feedback on their work, set priorities, and teach production skills to employees developing their expertise

Work with departments to develop campaigns and visual content specific to their audiences and goals and oversee the organization and maintenance of visual assets.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Department of Health's mission is to promote and protect the health and well-being of Alaskans. Our team members are expected to be high-performing professionals who can work independently with limited direct supervision. Our office values positive attitudes, teamwork, innovation, efficiency, and a growth mindset. To succeed in this environment, team members must communicate effectively, both in the work we produce for the department and with our clients, coworkers, and other collaborators.

The benefits of joining our team:

Our team fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes learning, skill development, and professional growth through collaborative, high-standard projects. The broad range of our work provides opportunities to strengthen existing skills, develop new areas of expertise, and grow as a communications professional. Team members contribute to meaningful work that helps Alaskans understand health information and connect with programs and services. We value positive attitudes, teamwork, innovation, efficiency, and a growth mindset. Together, we support the Department of Health’s mission to promote and protect the health and well-being of Alaskans.

The working environment you can expect:

This Anchorage-based position is part of the Department’s centralized Communications Team and currently works a hybrid schedule from home and the office, as appropriate. Because DOH is one of the State of Alaska’s largest and broadest departments, the daily environment is fast-paced, varied, challenging, and creative, requiring independent and collaborative work on both long-term projects and time-sensitive communications for audiences across the state.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position‑specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

Customer Service:

Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Professionalism:

Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a professional. Professionalism is defined by its key behaviors including being accountable for actions and assigned projects; practicing efficient work habits to effectively manage time and workload; clearly communicating and expressing thoughts and ideas in writing and in person; possessing the ability to understand how non-verbal communication impacts the workplace; working effectively as part of a team to achieve productive outcomes; and consistently demonstrating, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.]

Performance Management:

Knowledge of performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding employee performance.

Special Notice

This position may require travel within the state of Alaska.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for

Publications Specialist 3

:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications.

Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations rather than specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Communications and Media:

Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Interpersonal Skills:

Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Multimedia Technologies:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.

Technical Competence:

Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on‑job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Writing:

Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post‑secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in writing, editing, design and layout, of written materials, such as, publications, articles, brochures, newsletters, or other printed materials and/or internet documents.

Special Note:

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the comp