The Purchasing Department Printing Services Divisionis recruiting for a Graphics Technician who prepares copy and graphic materials for digital offset and wideformat printing; ensures accurate file setup resolution and color settings for digital output; and performs quality control checks preflight reviews and collaborates with production teams to ensure files are printready and meet job specifications.
Essential functions of this classification are to:
Create mail merge documents from Excel files using Adobe Illustrator.
Fix design files by adding bleeds preflighting files for print readiness and editing business card contact information.
Ensure all design files meet print production standards and client specifications.
Utilize Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe Suite applications effectively.
Maintain uptodate knowledge of Adobe Suite tools to enhance workflow and productivity.
Maintain detailed records of previous print projects for easy reference and quality assurance.
Organize and archive design files systematically for efficient retrieval.
Provide training sessions for clients to familiarize them with storefront software.
Offer ongoing support to clients to ensure effective use of the software.
Assist with answering office calls and responding to office emails professionally and promptly.
Provide vacation relief coverage as needed to support office operations.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Excel and familiarity with the Adobe Suite.
Strong understanding of print production processes and file preparation.
Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills.
Effective communication and training abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026* Biannual step increases of 2.5up to Step 14
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
Vision: Employee Coverage
Premium subsidies to offset health costs
Flexible Spending Account: Pretax account for qualified healthcare expenses
Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cashout option
11 days accruable sick leave
15 paid holidays
Perfect Attendance Leave
Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
Generous pension
Retirement reciprocity may be available!
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account County Paid Life Insurance AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan Short & LongTerm Disability Wellness Program Commuter Services Employee Discounts Annual Tuition Reimbursement
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Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE
Must possess one 1 year of fulltime equivalent paid or formal internship experience performing design and layout using graphic design software and techniques.
EDUCATION
Must possess fifteen 15 semester 23 quarter) units of completed coursework in graphic design/computer graphics or successful completion of a certificate in graphics/computer graphics technology. Transcripts MUST be attached if no conferred degree.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached):
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax toAttn: Graphics Technician or email to Subject: Buyer III. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.Clickherefor more information on evaluation services.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have paid work experience working in a print shop environment. Use of computer software experience in a Microsoft PC environment is also highly desirable. Experience in a centralized public sectorpurchasing department is highly desired.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure: There will be acompetitive evaluation of qualificationsbased on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; thereforeit is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experienceas possibleas resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by5:00 pm Friday May 09 2025.
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