Digital Publishing Specialist I/II (Print and Digital Document Services)

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Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• Digital Publishing Specialist I - $23.67 - $ $28.77 Hourly DOQ

• Digital Publishing Specialist II - $26.02 - $31.63 Hourly DOQ

See Our Benefits

• Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options available)

• City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance

• Vacation & Holiday Compensation

• Deferred Compensation

• CalPERS Retirement

• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do…

The City of Ventura is hiring a Digital Publishing Specialist I/II to support our centralized print and digital publishing operations. This position plays a key role in producing high-quality printed and digital materials that serve a wide range of City departments and functions. As part of a collaborative team, the Digital Publishing Specialist I/II ensures the timely and accurate fulfillment of publishing requests, including those related to public safety, community engagement, and internal City operations.

This position also operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on a variety of digital publishing equipment, including complex black-and-white and color copiers, as well as laminating machines. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate production records, managing supplies, and supporting the optimization of efficient workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with a strong foundation in digital publishing and print production to join our team!

Your Role at a Glance

As a Digital Publishing Specialist, you will:

• Operate digital publishing equipment to produce professional quality printed and bound materials, including flyers, posters, forms, reports, and multimedia files.

• Prepare and fulfill digital print requests for City departments, including sensitive and confidential materials.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to digital copiers, scanners, bindery machines, and other publishing equipment.

• Operate laminating machines and perform laminating tasks with precision and care.

• Collaborate with internal customers to meet project specifications, deadlines, and expectations in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist in editing and preparing files for both print and digital use, including media duplication and limited graphic review.

• Maintain accurate production logs, inventory levels, and chargeback records.

• Support Mail Services operations as needed by sorting and delivering mail and processing packages.

• Complete other duties as assigned

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Digital Publishing Specialist I: is the entry level class in the Digital Publishing series working under direct supervision. Incumbents perform routine digital publishing work requiring minimal previous experience.

Digital Publishing Specialist II: works under general supervision and performs the entire range of digital publishing and printing duties. This is a flexibly staffed position and is normally filled by advancement from Digital Publishing Specialist I. Appointment requires that the employee perform the full range of duties and meet the minimum qualification standards for Digital Publishing Specialist II. Work is distinguished from Digital Publishing Specialist I by the ability to proficiently operate all digital publishing applications, software and equipment with minimum supervision.

This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications of the incumbent and the staffing needs of the City.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and delivers high-quality work while providing exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a solid understanding of digital printing processes