PRINTING TRADES SPECIALIST TRAINEE (GENERAL)

at  Department of General Services

EXCELLENCE IN THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under close supervision of an Associate Printing Plant Superintendent, in Digital Print and Mail Services, the Printing Trades Specialist Trainee position receives on-the-job training to develop skills in the printing industry by assisting the Lead Print Operator with preparation, and organization of documents for production, assembly of a finished product, and learns machine operations in a broad range of reproduction, imaging, and duplication methods in accordance with the guidelines of the DGS, Office of State Publishing (OSP) operations manual directives of Government Code, CA Code of Regulations, and State Administrative Manual.
For applicants who have no State transfer or reinstatement eligibility, applications will be accepted for a TAU appointment. The maximum duration of a TAU appointment is 9 months or, will be terminated 60 days after the establishment of a list. This position may become permanent at a later date; however, the candidate selected for the TAU appointment must compete in the administered exam, pass the exam, and place within the top 3 ranks before a permanent appointment can be received. Applicants for TAU appointments must meet the minimum qualifications for the classification as noted in the class specification. A State application (STD. 678) with an original signature is required for all TAU hires.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SPECIAL PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Aptitude for an interest in machine operations.
• Neatness, orderliness; alertness; manual dexterity.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work as a team member with co-workers and management staff.
  Application Instructions
  Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
  Final Filing Date: 9/4/2024

Please refer the Job description for details