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- JOB INFORMATION
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Publishing Specialist II positions perform complex printing, copying, scanning and plotting work in all phases of the printing process; format simple electronic documents for printing; operate a variety of production equipment; clean, maintain and make routine repairs and adjustments to bindery machines; maintain records; assist in training other Publishing Specialist employees; provide basic customer service; make deliveries if required; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Publishing Specialist II employees may be required to work overtime for extended periods.
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EXPERIENCE: One year of full-time experience operating printing, copying, scanning and plotting equipment. Qualifying plotting experience MUST include the use of large scanner copiers.
NOTE:- Computer plotting of graphs and/or charts is NOT qualifying.
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C or B Driver License may be required at the time of hire.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
- SCREENING PROCESS
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Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 3 – March 17, 2023 (New Recruitment Date)
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City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Local 127 or review the Benefits Summary for Local 127 Employees.
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.- Yes
- No
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I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.- Yes
- No
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Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?- Yes
- No
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Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?- Yes
- No
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.06
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?- Yes
- No
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How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?- City of San Diego Employment Information Center
- City of San Diego Facility/Employee
- Government Jobs.com
- Indeed
- Recruitics
- Glassdoor
- Jobs2Careers
- ZipRecruiter
- Diversityjobs.com
- Monster.com
- Brown & Caldwell Water Jobs (BCWaterJobs)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)
- California Water Jobs (CAWJ)
- Notified by Mail/Email
- Job Fair
- City Employee Association
- Community Organization
- San Diego Union-Tribune
- Los Angeles Times
- Voice and Viewpoint
- La Prensa
- San Diego Asian Journal
- Television/Radio
- Other
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If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.09
How many years of full-time experience do you have operating printing, copying, scanning and plotting equipment?- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Which of the following equipment do you have experience operating? NOTE: Plotting equipment includes the use of large scanner copiers. Computer plotting of graphs and/or charts is NOT qualifying.- Printing
- Copying
- Scanning
- Plotting
- None of the above
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Describe your full-time experience operating the following equipment: a. Printing; b. copying; c. scanning; d. plotting. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write “None.”12
I understand that I am required to submit the following documents at time of application, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements: Proof of Out-Of-Class Assignment (OCA). If you are unable to attach, refer to the “Required Documents” section of job posting for instructions.- Yes
- No
* Required Question