Visual Information Specialist; PCN

Visual Information Specialist (PCN 060609) in Anchorage, AK

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

• Design graphics, infographics, videos, and animations.
• Film and edit video, create motion graphics, and use design and editing software to produce finished materials.
• Organize and maintain visual assets so they remain current and accessible.
• Work with departments to align content with organizational branding and messaging and reach intended audiences.

The Department of Health’s mission is to promote and protect the health and well-being of Alaskans. Team members are expected to be high-performing professionals who work independently with limited supervision while demonstrating positive attitudes, teamwork, innovation, efficiency, and a growth mindset. Success in this environment requires effective communication in all work produced for the department and in interactions with clients, coworkers, and collaborators.

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.

This Anchorage-based position is part of the Department’s centralized Communications team and currently works a hybrid schedule from home and an office setting, 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.

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

• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.

• 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.

• This position may require travel within the state of Alaska.

Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

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