Publications and Production Specialist

**Minimum salary is listed.  Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.**

A Publications and Production Specialist contributes to the development of agency publications. A Specialist must understand and successfully apply agency standards regarding publications. Work products must be high quality, accurate, and developed within specific deadlines.  The scope of this position includes critical reading and edit, graphics design, page layout, and project management concepts.  

The position reports to the Manager of the Publications and Production Services (PPS) Team and operates under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Edit and Review. Develop, review, and edit documents. Recommend revisions or changes in format.
• Document Layout and Production. Develop and implement document formats and graphics. Lay out documents for production. Coordinate the publication and distribution of session documents.
• Collaborate with Agency Staff. Adhere to management schedules and expectations for publication production, distribution, and delivery. Provide professional assistance to customers. Other duties may include the development of training materials.
• Contribute to agency projects and perform other duties, as assigned/appropriate.

• Compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents and reports using style guidelines.
• Know the techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and writing various types of publications.
• Understand and employ English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in using word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel), presentation (MS PowerPoint) software, and Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.
• Design and produce graphics. 

• Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work effectively with LBB management and staff, as well as all external customers.
• Coordinate, collaborate and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
• Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
• Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
• Be punctual and have regular attendance.
• Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

• Experience in editing, technical writing, or publications and graphic design.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.
• Major coursework in journalism, communications, English, education, or related field is also preferred.

To apply for this position, you must initially set up an account and select a Username and Password through Governmentjobs.com.  You may apply directly through the posting list on our website or on the Governmentjobs.com website.  To set up an account go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_login.cfm.  Please be sure to write down your Username and Password.  Human Resources will not be able to retrieve this information.  Only on-line applications will be accepted. 
 
Examples of an applicant's work product and/or copies of transcripts may be required as condition of interview.  Finalist may be given a work-related exercise.  The person hired may be required to submit official transcripts.  Credentials earned at foreign colleges and/or universities must have been evaluated by an acceptable entity and must be equivalent to credentials awarded by U.S. regionally accredited institutions of higher education.

The person hired may not simultaneously be employed by the Legislative Budget Board and another state agency or Texas public institution of public/higher education.  Any job offer from the Legislative Budget Board is contingent upon:  proof of eligibility/authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; and proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males between the ages of 18 and 25.

The Legislative Budget Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.  Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to LBB Human Resources at email address HR@LBB.state.tx.us.