Job Posting: GRAPHIC DESIGNER III

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-534455
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER III
GRAPHIC DESIGNER III

$6,285.00 - $7,869.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

Job Description and Duties

GRAPHIC DESIGNER III – CAPITAL DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCES / LELAND STANFORD MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK 


The reporting location for this position is Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) in Sacramento, California. This position will work under the direction of the Museum Curator III,  (Capital District Cultural Resources Program Manager).


The Capital District includes Museums and Historic Parks that have active exhibit, interpretation, and cultural programs. This position works closely with the District’s exhibits team and the District’s program managers to successfully plan, coordinate, and implement the District’s graphic and audiovisual projects through the design of websites, signage, publications, virtual tours, video content, and exhibit elements such as layout, branding, panels, banners, and interactives. This position is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that plans and implements exhibits throughout the Capital District including at the California State Capitol Museum, Sutter’s Fort, and the State Indian Museum.


The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.


Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.  

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Emma Silverman at 279-599-0999 or emma.silverman@parks.ca.gov. 

 

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Office Settings: Performs work at a computer workstation, conducts meetings, prepares designs, reviews drawings, and completes administrative tasks in standard office environments. Work may involve extended periods of sitting, repetitive motions, and regular use of computers, printers, and office equipment.

Historic Buildings: Works at the California State Capitol Museum, Leland Stanford Mansion SHP, and other historic structures. These environments may include restricted spaces, temperature-controlled rooms, low-light areas, and the need to follow strict handling guidelines to protect historic materials. May require navigation of stairs, confined work areas, extended standing, bending, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Workshop / Warehouse Environments: Works regularly in the Exhibits Shop in West Sacramento, which involves the use of equipment such as latex plotters and 3D printers. Requires standing for long periods, bending, and lifting or moving materials up to 25 pounds. Follows safety protocols related to shop equipment, dust, noise, and chemical use (paints, adhesives, solvents).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-534455
Position #(s):
549-670-2886-001
Working Title:
GRAPHIC DESIGNER III
Classification:
GRAPHIC DESIGNER III
$6,285.00 - $7,869.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

 

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.   

 

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Statement of Qualifications is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.  Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that answers the questions below: 

Please describe your experience creating graphic products to support exhibits or other public educational projects. What steps did you take to craft designs that conveyed the core themes of the project to its audiences? How did you incorporate stakeholder feedback into the creation of the designs? How did you evaluate the effectiveness of your designs when the project was completed?

Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Parks & Recreation
Administrative Services Division
Attn: Certification Unit
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Parks & Recreation
Primary Cert Contact 2
Class & Hiring
PO Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-001
Monday - Friday, excluding state holidays
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements." 
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Plans, organizes, and implements all graphic services for the Capital District

• Serves as lead designer and oversees district-wide graphic needs

• Collaborates closely with Exhibit Designer/Coordinator and Cultural Resources Program Manager

• Produces advanced, state-of-the-art graphic design for print, digital, multimedia, exhibits, signage, branding, and web

• Develops conceptual sketches, mock-ups, proofs, and multimedia samples

• Conducts photo/video research, editing, retouching, and digital enhancement

• Uses and troubleshoots graphic design software, especially Adobe Creative Cloud

• Ensures design accessibility and adherence to departmental branding and ADA guidelines

• Coordinates projects with staff, managers, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders

• Prepares project correspondence, presentations, and reports; tracks revisions and approvals

• Selects materials, fabrication methods, and assists with production as needed

• Maintains project files, permissions documentation, and digital/hard-copy archives

• Manages budgets, purchasing, and accounts related to graphic services

• Oversees vendor contracts including web design, reprographics, and equipment maintenance

• Manages web design contract for California State Capitol Museum website

• Provides training to staff in design, multimedia, fabrication, and software

• Acts as lead worker for Cultural Resources Program staff

• Works in office, museum, historic buildings, and exhibit shop environments

• Occasionally travels; must have valid driver’s license

• Performs other duties as required for operational continuity

• Requires strong visual acuity, creativity, and advanced graphic design expertise

• Desirable qualifications include degrees or certifications in art, design, visual communications, or computer graphics

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Emma Silverman
(279) 599-0999
Emma.Silverman@parks.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-670-2886-001 and the Job Control # JC-534455 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.  Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

 

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

 

  1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for GRAPHIC DESIGNER III. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.

 

  1. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

 

  1. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

 

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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