Graphics Technician

The Purchasing Department, Printing Services Division, is recruiting for a Graphics Technician who prepares copy and graphic materials for digital, offset, and wide-format 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 print-ready 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 up-to-date 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 record-keeping 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*

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up 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: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out 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 & Long-Term Disability

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:EXPERIENCE

Must possess one (1) year of full-time 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 to ... Attn: 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.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

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 sector purchasing department is highly desired.

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 09, 2025.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process