Bookbinder, Bureau of Customer Support

The Bureau of Customer Support/Information Support Services in the Office of External Affairs has an opening for a Bookbinder in the Graphics and Reproduction Unit to support, troubleshoot, and provide assistance and services. The Graphics and Reproduction Unit provide DOHMH with cost-effective, quality print materials in a timely manner. The Reproduction section produces printed, photocopied, and bound documents, which include manuals, brochures, business cards, certificates, envelopes, forms, flyers, newsletters, plastic signage, slides, and stationery. In addition, this unit produces layouts, negatives, and digital output. Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Graphics and Reproduction Unit to manage and coordinate the safeguarding of highly sensitive, confidential records and documents. Assures all legal standards are fully complied with respecting to care, control, and archival storage.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited to:

• Under general supervision with very considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgment, facilitate graphics design work to meet customer requirements and provide effective interface between the agency and customers.
• Operates Challenge Cutters, Horizon Perfect Binder and MBO Folders.
• Performs job delivery and distribution.
• Will work with Challenge MS-10A Drill Press, MPC Paper Cuter, Docutech 6135, Image runner Pro 7150, Canon 8150/905 black and White and Color machines and 9075 machines. Adjust machines for paper size and weight, number of copies and pages, and position of folds and stitches as required. Prepares test copies.
• Checks for completeness and accuracy of print job, fine tunes machines se tings for best possible result.
• Sets up machinery, monitors operation of equipment, making necessary adjustments to meet job specifications and produce uniform impressions.
• Maintains equipment to run in good order. Makes any necessary routine repairs.
• Reviews work of other staff members and receive training by staff members on a variety of reproduction machines.
• Performs other printing and bindery work as necessary.
• Perform other assignments as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner and /or Deputy Director.

Preferred Skills:

Some experience with handling machinery Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in operating various commercial grade machines which assemble, drill, glue, fold, cut and bind printed material; or
• Three years of satisfactory bookbinding experience operating various commercial grade machines as described in "1" above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.