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Transports, sets up, stages, operates, and breaks down audio, video, projection, and lighting equipment.\nResearches and recommends new technology and trends, software applications and materials and techniques to meet agency graphic design needs; order and maintain supplies/inventory and determines materials needed for assigned projects.\nPlans, creates and monitors projects such as template design, on-line forms, master documents, procedural manuals, web pages, automated forms processing and presentations.\nRecognizes and resolves routine hardware and software problems when they occur; performs problem solving, assessment, troubleshooting and researching of technology, software applications, setups, etc.\nAssess, develop and conduct training and curriculum for departmental users on computer software and operating systems, automated applications, and applicable software applications. This also includes preparing lesson plans, activities and teaching aids, such as handbooks and visual aids.\nManages, maintains, and updates the Agency intranet and County internet pages to provide accurate and current information to the community.\nProofreads all work for spelling, grammar, content, and compliance with Agency standards. Reviews final artwork to ensure layouts comply with design standards.\nOccasionally perform assignments in collaboration with other County departments or community agencies.\nTakes photographs of county sites (buildings, historical landmarks) and other subject matter relating to Merced County for visual communication and publications.\nPrepares and modifies photographs for reproduction, printing, and displaying.\nParticipates in in-service training and other staff development activities to increase technical knowledge and skill in software applications and utilities.\nMinimum Qualifications\nVISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I\nEITHER, I\nExperience:\nThree (3) years of increasingly responsible full time experience which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software.\nOR, II\nEducation:\nEquivalent to completion of a two (2) year Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty (24) units in Office Administration or Computer Studies or another closely related field.\nAND\nExperience:\nOne (1) year of full time experience which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software.\nVISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST II\nEITHER, I\nExperience:\nTwo (2) years of increasingly responsible full time experience performing a variety of computer processing and applications assignments which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software equivalent to a Visual Communications Specialist I with Merced County.\nOR, II\nEducation:\nEquivalent to completion of a two (2) year Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty (24) units in Office Administration or Computer Studies or another closely related field.\nAND\nExperience:\nThree (3) years of increasingly responsible full time experience which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software.\nTHIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.\nEssential Functions\nOperate a personal computer, peripheral devices, scanners, printers and other modern office equipment.\nOperate a camera for photography and videography and peripherals.\nFrequent use of hand-eye coordination including repetitive hand and arm motions.\nConsistently sits for extended periods.\nOccasionally lift up to 20 pounds.\nLift and move with help objects weighing over 20 pounds.\nOccasionally bend or reach to obtain needed materials from shelving units\nConduct research, develop, adapt, automate, install, operate and maintain department software applications.\nCommunicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.\nAnalyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.\nPerform assignments which require previous experience and familiarity working with computer software programs in areas such as word processing, database, desktop publishing and graphics.\nMaintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.\nProofreading and editing various documents for grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling.\nEstablish and maintain document archives.\nPerform job duties under stressful conditions.\nRespond appropriately to situations.\nRegular attendance is an essential function.\nKnowledge of:\nPersonal computer operating systems, software and database applications.\nLaws, rules, regulations, policies, and objectives of the Department.\nMethods and techniques used in researching, proofing, evaluating, gathering, organizing, and arranging data.\nReport writing and proper format and style.\nPrinciples of graphic design elements.\nEffective methods of training and presentations skills.\nRecord keeping and time-management practices and procedures.\nAbility to:\nLearn and develop skills with the more advanced and complex capabilities of computer software programs.\nPrepare a variety of reports, correspondence, documents, statistical data, graphs, and charts using a computer and software packages.\nProvide training and assistance for others in computer and software use.\nRead and understand detailed and complicated instructions and software manuals.\nOrganize work schedules and budget time efficiently.\nWork productively under time pressure and with interruptions.\nExercise tact when dealing with others.\nEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.\nWhy Merced County? A message from the CEO:\nHOLIDAYS & LEAVES\nVACATION \n10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).\nSICK LEAVE \n0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.\nHOLIDAYS \nTwelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.\nBEREAVEMENT LEAVE \nFive (5) regularly scheduled workdays.\nINSURANCE\nHEALTH INSURANCE \nMedical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.\nAnthem 500 EPO\nAnthem 1500 EPO\n Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)\n Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)\nDental Insurance - Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\nVision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)\nDISABILITY INSURANCEState Disability Insurance (SDI)\nMerced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.\nLIFE INSURANCE \nCounty-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance\nRepresented Employees $10,000\nVoluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee\nRETIREMENT\nDEFERRED COMPENSATION \nThe County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.\nMERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION\nThe retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. 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