Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) permanent, full-time appointment to the Sheetfed Offset Press Operator (SOPO) Ill position. This position is under the direct supervision of the Program Assistant-Education/Voc. (PA Ed/Voc.) in Enhancement Services.

The position will fulfill the responsibilities for the completion of sheetfed offset printing to meet the reproduction needs of the hospital, by operating a variety of machinery and applying a broad range of reproduction and duplication methods in one or more areas for considerable amount of both average and complex work.

The successful candidate shall be not only skilled in applying various printing materials, methods, and equipment, but also highly aware of and able to follow all the safety and security requirements applied in the operation of printing equipment in an industrial workplace and the unique environment of a forensic mental health facility.

The candidate must be able demonstrate experience and proficiency in the daily operation and possess such qualities as patience, tolerance, flexibility, tact, attention to details, orientation to professional customer services, and ability to manage large workloads with short notice and a tight timeframe. Must be able to work with patient workers on Industrial Therapy assignments with compassion yet maintaining a professional patient-staff relationship.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Sheetfed Offset Press Operator III classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Sheetfed Offset Press Operator III Exam Bulletin

All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.  

**Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:  DSH Recruitment Survey **

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions. 

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov .  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account.  Please reference Job Control # 483959 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.  Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.  Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at .  Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.  Please submit only one application.

Benefits

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the SHEETFED OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR III classification . 

Training and Development

T&D assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes.  DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:

1. Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification;
2. Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position;
3. Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
4. Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field.

An employee must have permanent status in the present classification. An employee currently in a Limited Term position is not eligible for a T&D assignment. The employee may, but is not required to, satisfy the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification; except, the employee shall possess any licensure, certificate, or similar credential that is a component of the minimum qualifications.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  All qualified and interested applicants are required to submit a thorough and detailed Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) of no more than one page. Failure to submit the required SOQ may exclude you from the interview process.

  1. Describe your experience operating a sheetfed offset printing presses. Include the types of presses you’ve worked with and the material you’ve printed on.
  2. What safety protocols do you follow when working in a printshop environment, especially when operating heavy machinery. Provide examples of how you ensure a safe workspace for yourself and others.
  3. Describe your experience working with or around patients in a vocational setting. How do you balance production demands while providing instruction, supervision, or support to patients with varying levels of functioning?

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