Job Description

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site: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

  • 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 Adobe Acrobat or similar software to prepare and make minor adjustments to customer-provided files for printing.

• Deliver excellent customer service while responding to print production requests and meeting customer deadlines.

• Communicate effectively and collaborate with internal departments to understand project specifications and production requirements.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure quality finished products.

• Stay organized and effectively manage multiple print production requests in a fast-paced environment.

• Adapt to evolving print production equipment, software, and technologies.

• Enjoy hands-on work operating print production equipment and producing high-quality printed materials.

Minimum Qualifications – Required

Digital Publishing Specialist I A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and some formal training or work experience related to digital publishing services, operations and equipment, graphic arts, video and audio production, and digital media are required

Digital Publishing Specialist II In addition to the requirements of a Digital Publishing Specialist I, one year of experience comparable to that of a Digital Publishing Specialist I with the City of Ventura is required.

Highly desirable:

• Experience in print production operating high-speed digital presses

• Proficiency with computers and technology, including familiarity with various print-related software programs and file formats.

• Proven record of customer service experience

License Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

How to Apply

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.

• It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.

Selection Process

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

• Those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted in-person or via video teleconference. Candidates will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

THE SCHEDULE

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

• Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. – Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.

• Week of August 3, 2026 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.

• Week of August 17, 2026 - Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the panel interview process.

• Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled promptly after the panel interviews have been completed. Qualifying candidates will be notified by phone or email if they are invited to the department interview process

• August 2026 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.

Additional Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Digital Publishing Specialist III

To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(805) 654-7802