LEAD GRAPHICS ASSISTANT, Facilities Management

Summary

Creates, revises, and manipulates the format of forms, business cards, brochures, labels, decals, certificates, posters, and all other related documents using industry standard desktop publishing applications. Prepares and reviews job tickets, print samples, and metal plates for proper layout and accurate printing and bindery instructions prior to transmitting to print servers or digital imaging equipment. Demonstrates the use of design programs, raster image editing software, job submission software, electronic printing devices, and the use of databases to team members. Provides design and layout support for County employees. Assists the Reprographics Manager in maintaining the Facilities Management website and FTP site, resolving basic hardware and software issues, and reviewing and verifying database records and AutoCAD drawings. Mounts and laminates posters and captures and edits video.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in graphic design, digital design, or other communications design related field.
• Three (3) full time years of work experience in graphic design and layout.
• Must have computer hardware and software knowledge.
• Comprehensive and expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs and Microsoft Office products required.
• Must have expert knowledge of industry standard layout and design programs, document manipulation and submission programs, and have experience working in a digital imaging environment.
• Must be familiar with database, spreadsheet, and AutoCAD programs.
• Ability to reformat jobs submitted from outside sources.
• Must know how to update websites and FTP sites.
• Must be able to capture and edit video, process spot color and CMYK jobs to the computer-to-plate system, operate wide formant printers and scanners, and mount posters on foamcore using a wide format laminator.
• Must have the ability to analyze and resolve basic computer, software, and electronic imaging related problems.
• Must have knowledge of photographic operations. Extreme attention to detail is mandatory. Must have good oral and written communication, leadership, and organization skills.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb, grasp/squeeze, use hand tools, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between the waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see near, sit, be exposed to solvents, squat, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, drive a vehicle, walk, use wide hand spread, work alone and with others, and work overtime. The incumbent will have exposure to print shop chemicals, slippery floors, and potential violence from Community Supervision individuals.