Desktop publishing specialist job description

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations.

Qualifications

Required Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in technical publishing and collaborating software such as, but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Paint, FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro DC, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Vizio.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional organization.
• Efficiency in multi-tasking, organization, and management to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with using and learning tools to manage day-to-day writing and publishing needs to create and update content.
• Enjoy and excel in research initiatives, documentation storage, and content management.
• Experience translating complex concepts into well-structured narratives.
• Capability to create, review, and edit documents quickly with adherence to quality control measures.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Education: Associates degree in desktop-publishing, graphic design, graphic communications, or equivalent required.

Experience: 1-2 years in desktop-publishing, graphic design, or technical content creation required. Prior experience with contract proposals and administrative support preferred. Experience with structured authoring preferred.

Skills/Abilities: Strong ability to perform in information design, content management, graphic design, publications, contract proposals, and technical writing/editing. You will have a heightened sense of attention to detail and quality control. Ability to manage and leverage both printed and electronic content with ease while utilizing extreme customer service behaviors in every interaction. As well as being administratively strong to support with tasks as applicable.

Additional Requirements: Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development, and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids, and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations.

Qualifications

Required Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in technical publishing and collaborating software such as, but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Paint, FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro DC, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Vizio.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional organization.
• Efficiency in multi-tasking, organization, and management to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with using and learning tools to manage day-to-day writing and publishing needs to create and update content.
• Enjoy and excel in research initiatives, documentation storage, and content management.
• Experience translating complex concepts into well-structured narratives.
• Capability to create, review, and edit documents quickly with adherence to quality control measures.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Education: Associates degree in desktop-publishing, graphic design, graphic communications, or equivalent required.

Experience: 1-2 years in desktop-publishing, graphic design, or technical content creation required. Prior experience with contract proposals and administrative support preferred. Experience with structured authoring preferred.

Skills/Abilities: Strong ability to perform in information design, content management, graphic design, publications, contract proposals, and technical writing/editing. You will have a heightened sense of attention to detail and quality control. Ability to manage and leverage both printed and electronic content with ease while utilizing extreme customer service behaviors in every interaction. As well as being administratively strong to support with tasks as applicable.

Additional Requirements: Must have valid driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development, and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids, and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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Global Connections to Employment (GCE), a nonprofit that provides job training and employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. We exist to provide opportunities so people can experience meaningful employment. Our organization's Mission is "Helping People throughout Life's Journey," and what better way to do so than through employment which leads to independence and self-sufficiency.

We collaborate with partners who share a sense of responsibility for improving the world we live in. From a business perspective, we see opportunity in employees who have positive attitudes and are enthusiastic not only about performing their jobs, but more importantly, meeting the expectations of our customers. We continue to learn, innovate, work hard, respect and value the relationships we have in numerous communities in the US.
The Desktop Publisher I prepares all types of illustrations for Air Force technical manuals.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess Technical Illustration skills.

Must have knowledge/experience with graphics design/management software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD, etc. Experience can come from work, school, or personal.

Must have strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Must have the ability to multi-task and adjust to changing situations with minimal interruption in work.

Must have the ability to adapt to changes in program schedules and illustration priorities, which may require working with different software and program directives.

Must have a proven flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic working environment and the ability to coordinate with multiple individuals concurrently to expedite progress.

Must have written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Must be able to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Must have a demonstrated dependable attendance.

Must be authorized to access classified information with an active security clearance or have the ability to obtain security clearance.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or have U.S. Person status, as required per government contract.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the team member to sit for extended periods, review information on a computer screen, and withstand repetitive motion (up to 10 hours a day with lunch and breaks). The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. The job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment and ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week if necessary. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position, and has a low to moderate noise level.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit our Career Center @ and complete our on-line applications. Our toll free number is (phone number removed).

GCE is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.