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The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.
DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.
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Description of Job
The Variable Data Design Specialist designs, constructs and maintains variable data templates using variable data programming software. Constructs templates based on customer requirements using a variety of scripting languages for data triggers, sample data and data headers.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Variable Data Design - Using various software applications, the Variable Data Design Specialist supports the Variable Data Design Lead in designing, constructing and maintaining variable data templates used by networked software to capture print data, input product information, and to maintain accurate transaction records for billing. The VDD Specialist uses variable data design software functions to create and edit files for final submission of published job orders. File work includes preparing files for mail sorting, numbering, and other required processes, then merging variable data files with finished printing files. Uses computerized commands to load and match paper, color, size, weight and other visual job features according to production job orders.
Client Service Support - Collaborating closely with IDS Client Relations Team Account Manager teammates, the VDD Specialist works to ensure accurate receipt of client job order files and to provide client assistance with print stream protocol, variable data capabilities and variable data programming. This position provides client assistance with print stream protocol, variable data capabilities and variable data programming. The VDD Specialists analyzes and optimizes client supplied data for variable jobs, and works with Client Relations Account Managers to ensure accurate alignment on job prioritization. Ensures and validates that all set-up information is accurately logged. Collaborates with Account Managers in responding to client questions regarding job/print status, equipment malfunctions, variable data workflows and data formatting issues. Ensure production logs are completed and accurate.
Application and Production Support - Diagnose and prioritize problems and take proper actions to quickly resolve issues affecting the timely printing of on-line files. Determine if problem is hardware or software and take actions necessary to regain connectivity. If unable
to resolve quickly, contact application support group and coordinate problem solutions. Document all issues affecting production processing, corrective actions taken to resume production. Lead efforts with application software vendors and state of Colorado (SOC)
OIT software technicians to ensure appropriate actions are documented and implemented to prevent the issue from repeating.
Store Front Administration - This position supports uploading and maintaining items in the IDS Store Front as well as processing all orders in the IDS Store Front.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
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This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015 (Download PDF reader)) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.
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Residency Requirement:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education and Experience:
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
- Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
Conditions of Employment:
- A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- Department of Revenue Tax Check
- On-Call Status
Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us
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