Description of Work
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This Position Is Located At
1 Roosevelt Blvd
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Primary Purpose of this Position: Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work at an Aquarium? The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an
Exhibits Graphic Designer to perform creative and technical work in graphic design, signage, and digital layouts. The position works within the Exhibits team to strategize the exhibit's look and feel, and design exhibit graphics, signage, and promotional items for exhibits. All Exhibits staff members assist with repairs, cleaning, and general improvements throughout the Aquarium facility. The position performs all steps of the graphic production (file preparation, layout, printing, laminating, mounting, and installing graphics), maintains and troubleshoots graphics equipment including the large format printer and cutter, laminator, and assists with stocking graphics supplies. The Exhibits Graphic Designer is a team player reporting directly to the Exhibits Curator and will work closely with the exhibits team, aquarium staff, researchers, and outside contractors to ensure quality and safety of the exhibit, specimens, volunteers, and visitors. The position aims to improve proficiency in design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite and drafting software and is expected to stay up to date on current technologies and design trends. The designer attends meetings as requested and may be asked to serve on Aquarium committees.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Plan and design exhibit graphics (interpretive graphics, infographics, reader rails, identification labels, banners, exhibit promotional graphics, digital presentations, AR/VR components, videos, etc.)
- Facilitate graphic production, assembly, maintenance, and repair of interior and exterior displays, signage, and graphic panels
- Participate in the overall process for exhibit or habitat design
Position/Physical Requirements
- Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required.
- Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must have the ability to perform large-format printing, graphic production, fabrication, and installation.
- Must have the ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand for extended periods, walk, push/pull, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and use repetitive motions.
- Must have the ability to perform work in outdoor conditions.
- Must have the ability to work around flashing lights or screens.
- Must have the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects.
- Must have the ability able to climb and work at heights and on ladders or lifts as part of mounting and installing graphic components.
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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified Candidates Must Have Or Be Able To
- Demonstrated experience of graphic design principles and their application.
- Demonstrated experience of designing graphics for accessibility.
- Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design; including digital layouts and illustration.
- Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suites Software (InDesign: able to set up character and paragraph styles, link photos, and text wraps; Illustrator: able to use clipping paths, draw custom shapes with pen tool, and use character styles; Photoshop: able to edit, crop, and use filters to enhance photos).
Management Preference
- Video production experience; animation experience, Augmented and Virtual Reality
- Experience with 3D printing and laser cutting/engraving
- CAD and/or Drafting skills
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
AND
one year of experience in museum related work in area of assignment:
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is located 6 miles from Morehead City, NC, on Bogue Banks, sits adjacent to Bogue Sound. A living collection of over 4,500 animals in 90,000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages over 400,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium is located in the middle of Roosevelt Natural Area, a state park of maritime forest and wetland ecosystems.
Agency Description
The
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will
NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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Contact Information
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Jaimee Dean-Murphy
109 E. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699
Phone: 919-814-6670
employment@dncr.nc.gov
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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I understand that DNCR requires a complete description of work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (If you have not completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting.)
- Yes I understand this requirement.
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If offered, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $31,200 to $41,275?
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If you have graduated from a college or university, please list your major and degree type. If you do not have a degree, please type N/A.
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How many years of demonstrated experience do you have with graphic design principles and their application?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 3 years
- At least 3 years but less than 5 years
- At least 5 years but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more
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How many years of demonstrated experience do you have with designing graphics for accessibility?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 3 years
- At least 3 years but less than 5 years
- At least 5 years but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more
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What is your proficiency in graphic design; including digital layouts and illustration?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
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How many years of experience do you have with ADOBE Creative Suites Software?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year but less than 3 years
- At least 3 years but less than 5 years
- At least 5 years but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more
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This Position Regularly Drives a State-owned Vehicle Which Requires a Valid Driver’s License Issued From Within The United States. Please Select Which Statement Applies To You
- I have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States.
- I do not have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States, but I am able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- I do not have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States, and I will not be able to obtain one.
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This position requires evening, weekend, and holiday work, as needed. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Are you able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects?
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Are you able to climb and work at heights and on ladders or lifts as part of mounting and installing graphic components?
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Are you able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand for extended periods, walk, push/pull, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and use repetitive motions?
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Are you able to perform large-format printing, graphic production, fabrication, and installation?
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Are you able to perform work in outdoor conditions?
