Print Production Specialist I/II

*Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:* [*www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs*](http://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs)*. Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.* Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until **Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.** **Pay & Benefits** **Working title:** Print Production Specialist I/II **Classification title:** Digital Publishing Specialist I/II - **$24.38 - $32.58 Hourly (DOQ)** - [Benefits](http://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2610/Benefits-Summary) - Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options) - City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Vacation & Holiday Compensation - Deferred Compensation - CalPERS Retirement - Wellness Program (access to gym facility and fitness classes) - Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay **About the Opportunity** The City of Ventura is hiring a **Print Production Specialist I/II** to support the City's centralized print shop operations. This position is responsible for producing high-quality printed materials for City departments by operating printing and finishing equipment, processing print requests, and ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. Working as part of a collaborative print shop team, this position helps deliver printed materials that support City services, public outreach, and daily operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a commercial print shop, copy center, in-plant print facility, or other high-volume print production environment. This is a print production position focused on operating print production equipment and preparing files for printing, not a graphic design position. *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.* Key Responsibilities Include: - Operate high-volume print production equipment to produce professional-quality printed and bound materials, including flyers, posters, forms, reports, and other printed materials. - Prepare and fulfill print production requests for City departments, including sensitive and confidential materials. - Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on print production printers, copiers, scanners, laminators, cutters, folders, bindery machines, and other print production equipment. - Perform laminating and other print finishing tasks with precision and attention to quality. - Collaborate with internal customers to ensure print projects meet specifications, quality standards, and production deadlines - Prepare customer-provided files for printing by making basic file adjustments to ensure successful print production. - Monitor production schedules and maintain accurate production logs, inventory levels, supplies, and chargeback records. - Ensure printed materials meet established quality standards. - Evaluate print requests and recommend appropriate printing methods, paper stocks, and finishing options to produce quality finished products - Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on print production equipment to support reliable operation and minimize downtime. - Support Mail Services operations by sorting and delivering mail and processing packages, as needed. **The Ideal Candidate – Preferred Qualifications** We're seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced print production environment, delivers high-quality work, and provides exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will: - Have experience in print production processes, color management, knowledge of paper stocks, and print finishing techniques. - Have experience operating high-volume production printers, copiers, bindery equipment, laminators, and other print production equipment. - Bring experience working in a commercial print shop, copy center, print facility, or a similar print production environment. - Have basic proficiency using Ad…