Office Associate II Reprographics Anticipated Vacancy

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Job Title: Office Associate II - Reprographics

Department: Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT)

Location: Augusta Maine

Salary Range: $17.30 - $24.91 (Salary Schedule)

Opening Date: June 22 2026

Closing Date: July 6 2026

**Anticipated Vacancy**

Job Description:

The Reprographics Office Associate II position oversees MaineDOTs Reprographics Room which is a large-scale commercial printing operation in MaineDOTs headquarters. Working closely with MaineDOTs Office of Communications and Creative Services this production-based role is responsible for managing both the hardware and software within Reprographics in order to meet production deadlines. This role requires experience in commercial printing especially with digital presses and the successful candidate should demonstrate an aptitude for accuracy while maintaining speed.

This job is part of the Office & Administrative Support Job Family and the successful candidate should have a strong understanding of office processes and a wide range of clerical functions. Key responsibilities include producing a variety of printed materials and managing a large inventory of supplies including paper stock and bindery materials.

This position serves as the final point of quality control in our printing operations. The role demands a keen attention to detail and an ability to identify technical issues with printing scanning and bindery equipment as well as detecting document errors before printing. The role also coordinates repairs with vendor technical support as needed.

Additionally a basic understanding of graphic design principles is necessary to properly prepare documents for print or to advise others on how to do so. This position requires independent decision-making to determine appropriate processes and the ability to take actions in accordance with standard procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with production-level reprographics or print shop operations.

• Knowledge of imposition and prepress software (Freeflow/Makeready or similar).

• Experience working in a government engineering or communications environment.

Working Conditions

• Standard office and production environment in Augusta Maine.

• Frequent use of printing finishing and cutting equipment.

• Occasional lifting of paper stock and supplies (up to 40 lbs).

• Some extended hours may be required to meet critical project deadlines.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS: Training education or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex varied office support tasks and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow information to process and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I Office Assistant II and Office Associate I.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS: Some positions may require possession of a valid Class B Maine Motor Vehicle Operators License.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.

*If you require a paper application or for general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at

Why join our team

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering12 days of sick leaveannually to help you stay healthy.

• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of14.11%of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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