This posting intends to fill one (1) regular full-time IPPS (Image Production & Postal Services) Specialist III position. We will also establish an eligibility list from this hiring process which may be used to fill future regular full-time or limited term vacancies over the next two (2) years.
Are you an experienced print and copy professional with skills in digital press operations, bindery, and finishing? SMUD is seeking an IPPS Specialist III to be a key member of our high-performing team that delivers exceptional print, copy, and mail services to the entire organization.
In this critical role, you will lead production across our copy center, expertly operating Ricoh copiers, digital presses, and a full array of bindery equipment including MBO and Baum folders, Prism cutters, coil and tape binding, and more. From running complex print jobs and ensuring premium color quality, to performing intricate bindery tasks like saddle stitching, folding, scoring, perforating, and custom binding, you will set the gold standard for print excellence at SMUD.
You'll also assist customers directly, evaluating their copy and print needs, recommending solutions, and managing orders using industry best practices. Your expertise will be instrumental in collaborating with our Graphic Designers and Marketing Specialists to create finished products that meet the highest professional standards.
In addition, you will assist in maintaining robust mail room operations, ensuring the accurate and confidential sorting, metering, and distribution of U.S. and interoffice mail, as well as shipping and tracking outgoing packages via major carriers. Your meticulous attention to detail will ensure all projects-whether print, bindery, or postal-are completed accurately and on time.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for high-quality print production, possess technical skills to operate copier/digital presses and finishing equipment, and are ready to serve as a resource and leader in a customer-focused setting, we invite you to apply for SMUD's IPPS Specialist III position.
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Purpose
Under limited supervision, performs all the responsible tasks associated with SMUD's Image Production and Postal Services (IPPS) process. This process includes operation of duplicating and binding equipment and the work involved in the timely and accurate distribution, collection and processing of mail and other material documents. This is a broad classification series that encompasses all aspects of the IPPS role, including but not limited to: bindery, duplicating, postal sorting and distribution.
Nature and Scope
This classification series is comprised of three levels: Level "I" is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level "II" upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD. Promotion to the III (senior) level is not through a job progression and will happen through SMUD's standard civil service hiring process.
Duplicating/copy equipment and functions. Computer software, including basic bindery and postal functions. Modern office procedures and equipment. High-volume duplicating/postal or bindery equipment and functions. Equipment used to collate, weigh and stamp mail. Difficult and complex computerized duplicating equipment and functions. Printer-compatible file formats.
Skills To
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships. Identify, sort and deliver inter-office mail. Provide cost quotes to customers to duplicate and bind a variety of documents. Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Learn to operate a variety of machines and equipment involved in collecting, collating, weighing, and stamping mail. Learn to operate high-volume duplicating and bindery equipment. Operate a personal computer. Follow oral and written instructions. Pay close attention to detail. Prioritize work, process many assignments at one time, and meet deadlines. Work overtime for special projects as required. Perform cleaning, maintenance and basic repair of duplicating, bindery or mailroom equipment. Lead employees in a duplicating/reprographics shop and mailroom. Understand complex printing requisitions and reproduce a variety of detailed and complex documents and materials.