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CPW ARTS PROFESSIONAL II / Graphic Designer, Interpretive and Wayfinding (Denver, CO)

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CPW ARTS PROFESSIONAL II / Graphic Designer, Interpretive and Wayfinding (Denver, CO)

Salary

$52,344.00 - $68,052.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 32178 05/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

05/16/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Cayla Phythian [email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Hiring Pay Rate

Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Medical and Dental plans

+ Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ Employee Wellness programs

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Health Savings Accounts

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

+ Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

+ Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

+ Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

The work unit exists to determine, decide, develop and coordinate internal and external communications aligned with CPW’s mission to perpetuate the wildlife natural resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.

The Branding and Communications Section exists to lead the planning, development, creation, implementation and evaluation of creative methods and communications techniques to efficiently communicate CPW programs, products and activities to local, regional and national publics based upon CPW leadership goals. The work unit is responsible for communicating with the public using the agency website, press releases, social media, regulation brochure publications, mass marketing efforts, video, and Colorado Outdoors Magazine and blog. The work unit is also responsible for pricing, production and distribution of these materials. The work unit is also responsible for overseeing the CPW retail operations, including the online store.

Description of Job

The Graphic Designer, Interpretive and Wayfinding position will manage the creation of a large variety of visual communication resources and publications for the agency that include, but are not limited to: wayfinding and regulatory signage, interpretive panel design, reference maps, long-form regulatory handbooks, annual reports, and production of other public outreach materials in both print and digital formats.

This position will help enhance the visitor experience, support the organization’s mission, and effectively share key agency messages in collaboration with the Branding and Communications design staff and the Statewide Interpretive Signage and Exhibits Coordinator. This position leverages, develops, evaluates and translates interpretive communication and education plans into visual materials to educate and inspire visitors and stakeholders statewide. The role aims to creatively and accurately include and represent a variety of activities, cultures and histories to engage the outdoor community in CPW’s goal in serving Colorado for All.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

Production design for interpretive and wayfinding projects

Creates, updates and manages a complex inventory of environmental graphic design elements such as way-finding, regulatory, and/or interpretive signage, with an emphasis on making sure reference maps and other graphics used on these projects are accurate. Maintain an accurate and thorough accounting of design versions, production files and assignments using Asana and Google Drive, ensuring the most current information and designs are centrally maintained.

The Graphic Designer, Interpretive and Wayfinding will work regularly with Branding and Communications designers, EDVP’s Interpretive Signs and Exhibits Coordinator, and both Statewide and Regional Interpretive Educators to understand and execute CPW’s interpretive education and communication goals while maintaining agency brand integrity.

Will develop inclusive and accessible visual communication that helps ensure the Division continues to be viewed as a credible, trustworthy, open and responsive state agency. They will act with tact and diplomacy while representing the Branding and Communications section at regional, branch and section meetings, employing a high level of interpersonal knowledge and skill.

Project and production management

With appropriate staff/vendor input, this role will develop and maintain project planning for materials, including building and meeting timelines, securing SME reviews, managing revisions and working to plan delivery/execution of projects as required. Responsible for working with the state printing division (IDS) to obtain bids and waivers for any commercial printing or production projects needed on behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Will participate in program/project meetings, field work, production checks and other requested opportunities to streamline the processes of developing and managing visual messaging and narrow the points of contact for internal staff managing related programs and projects.

Manage maps, illustration contracted works and other design collateral

Working with the CPW GIS section, this position will serve as Branding and Communications section subject matter expert (SME) for managing, updating and enhancing visitor reference maps for all design collateral to ensure consistency in design projects across the agency. Will work collaboratively with program and project staff to create and manage an inventory of regularly used graphics (partner logos, wildlife illustrations, state insignias – including state flower, fish, etc.) that complement and expand CPW’s ability to share its mission and strategic communication objectives

Will partner with both Branding and Communications section mates and other Information and Education Branch teammates in GIS and EDVP as needed to create credible, reliable, meaningful assets that engage visitors with the state’s history, conservation efforts, parks development, tribal relations, outdoor recreation, stewardship and wildlife management.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of relevant experience in interpretive, environmental, wayfinding, or exhibit design or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

OR

A combination of related education in Graphic Design, Interpretive Design, Commercial and Advertising Arts, Design Communication and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

Substitutions

+ Appropriate education in a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position

+ Current or former Colorado Parks and Wildlife experience

+ Experience designing in an environmental, outdoor recreation or conservation organization

+ Cross-functional teamwork experience and orientation

+ Bilingual/Multilingual language skills a plus

+ Experience/interest in working in geography, specifically with maps and common mapping software

+ Prior use of project management platforms (Asana, Trello, etc.)

+ Illustration and/or photography skills

Required Competencies

+ Strong proficiency in Adobe CC

+ Ability to multitask

+ Self-management orientation

+ Strong file management and version control standards

+ Excellent communication skills

Conditions of Employment

+ State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.

+ This is a Hybrid position

+ Travel to attend statewide, regional, program meetings and office/property site visits, which may require overnight travel. As a Statewide design position working with important public/permanent visual communications, the employee will occasionally travel to other agency office locations for overnight work assignments.

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will

disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

+ All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

+ Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

+ Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .

+ Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

+ This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at [email protected]

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at [email protected] at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

+ I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

03

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position (if not applicable, please enter "N/A"):

04

Do you currently have at least a Degree in Graphic Design, Interpretive Design, Commercial and Advertising Arts, Design Communications or other field of study related to the duties of this position? (Note: degree not required if substituting experience for education)

+ Yes

+ No

+ I have a degree but it is not in a field of study related to the duties of this position.

05

Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in Graphic Design:

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 years or more

06

Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in interpretive, environmental, wayfinding, or exhibit design:

+ No experience yet

+ 0 to less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ 2 years but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 years or more

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Please describe your work history in designing exhibits, displays, signage and/or wayfinding materials:

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Please describe your experience in designing for an environmental, outdoor recreation or conservation organization:

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Please describe your experience, approach and comfort with working in cross-functional team environments:

10

Please briefly describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks and Wildlife:

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All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

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