Operate and provide training in a variety of high-speed digital reprographic and peripheral equipment in the reproduction of printed materials such as booklets, letters, bulletins, business cards, posters, newsletters, brochures, forms, including those utilizing variable data and a variety of other District documents; coordinate duplication and printing orders by priority; maintain confidentiality concerning District materials. E

Lead a small crew in performing specialized activities related to the operation and maintenance of the Publications Department; monitor completed jobs and works in progress to assure proper application of paper weights and sizes, digital printing processes, inks and related specifications. E

Operate a variety of printing and finishing equipment including a collator, drill, scanner, cutter, folder, stitcher, coil binder, digital printer, computer and assigned software including use and maintenance of web based online job ordering system, and graphics and word-processing programs. E

Communicate with District staff and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to orders, deliveries, specifications, technical issues and other printing related matters; provide information to print production users. E

Review work submitted for reproduction; proofread work to assure completeness, quality and clarity of original copy; prepare copiers for extended production runs and monitor equipment during the duplication process; conduct quality control when work is completed. E

Using standard text and graphics software applications, prepare submitted work for printing and finishing. E

Clean and maintain equipment in efficient working condition; oil and perform minor repairs on equipment as necessary; maintain inventory of printing supplies; requisition, receive and store supplies. E

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to printing data, deliveries, supplies, production, revenue, requests and related information. E

Perform a variety of clerical work and technical duties as assigned; compile a wide variety of data; maintain filing system; open and sort mail. E

Provide work direction and assist Publications Department staff with work projects as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in computer science or a related field and two years of experience operating digital reproduction equipment.