Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a limited-term appointment for one year (12 months) with the potential to extend for an additional year (24 months total) and/or become permanent.

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) in the Public Affairs Office’s (PAO’s) Creative Services Branch, the Exhibit Designer/Coordinator is responsible for performing the professional and technical tasks related to exhibit design and planning. The position involves the conceptualization, creative and technical design of interactive exhibits, obtaining contractor estimates, and managing budgets, schedules, installations, maintenance, and repairs. The incumbent will work closely with the Exhibit Section’s Graphic Designer III to develop exhibits, storylines, and interactive materials. This role also oversees contractor production and timelines, and coordinates facility requests. Must work well with others within the department and field divisions to coordinate the multiple components required in developing exhibits within the visitor's centers. The incumbent must be proficient with power tools and fabrication as well as the use of Adobe Creative Suite for visual graphics; MS Office Suite and other appropriate applications, to budget, schedule, write, edit, and produce written exhibit copy and PowerPoint presentations. Travel is required ‘as needed’ on an intermittent basis.

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Special Requirements

Must be willing to travel throughout the State and to work irregular hours. Occasional overtime may be required for on-site installations and/or complicated repairs. The incumbent must maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.

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:

The position requires experience in exhibit techniques and production to effectively communicate with the intended audience including the knowledge of fabrication and material processes, audio, video, and interactives, electrical and lighting systems, and printing and finishing processes. The optimal incumbent will have experience in managing schedules and budgets for repairs, design, and installation. Excellent communication skills are a must.

Benefits

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we even have paid monthly transit passes that allow many options for public transportation. The Natural Resources Agency is a state-of-the-art building that offers an onsite fitness center, a bicycle share program as well as a full-service Café

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit 

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, resume and statement of qualification. Please reference SAP Position# 50059616 and Job Control # JC-495259 in the examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant’s abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Please respond to the following question in 12pt Arial font on two pages or less. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience or coursework that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function. Below each answer, identify a reference who can verify your knowledge and/or experience regarding your response.

Supplemental Question :

Please walk us through a complex exhibit or display project where you personally took responsibility for several key phases from design through installation. We would like to hear specifically what you accomplished yourself, such as leading a team, developing graphics or technical layouts, fabricating, specifying materials, preparing print ready files, managing contracts or vendors, or integrating lighting and A/V systems.  Please describe your direct contributions and the tools and processes you used, how you coordinated with other teams, met deadlines, how you ensured the final design met intent, safety standards, and visitor experience goals and any obstacles you encountered and how you successfully overcame them.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not include your application, cover letter, resume, and statement of qualification, your application package will be disqualified.

. This survey is for research purposes only and will not affect application status.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover letter
• Other -

  See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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