Forms Designer

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The State of California’s Department of Water Resources is seeking an Analyst I to design and improve departmental forms, ensuring accessibility and compatibility with digital workflows. The role supports printing production, business systems, and procurement activities while contributing to process improvements.

Ideal candidates will have experience with document development software and a strong ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver print-ready or web-ready files with

Qualifications

• Experience with document design, forms development, and accessibility principles.
• Familiarity with graphic software and digital workflows is desirable.
• Ability to learn new software, systems, and processes and work with customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, maintenance, accessibility, and digital transformation of departmental forms.
• Provide support for printing production operations, business systems, purchasing and contracts, inventory and equipment management.
• Contribute to PFS projects and process improvements and troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

Document design

Electronic forms

Accessibility

Digital workflows

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft 365

Desktop publishing

Job description

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Under the general supervision of the Printing and Form Services (PFS) Supervisor, the Analyst I serves as a Forms Designer and performs analytical and technical work supporting Printing and Forms Services. The incumbent assists with the design, development, maintenance, accessibility, and digital transformation of departmental forms using specialized software and digital workflow platforms. The position also provides support for Printing Production operations, business systems, purchasing and contracts, inventory and equipment management, and PFS projects and process improvements.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

• ANALYST I
• ANALYST II

Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid

Department Information

Division of Business Services, Printing and Form Services, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Our ideal candidate will have experience or an interest in document design, electronic forms, accessibility, business systems administration, graphic software, digital workflows, or related technology. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft 365, desktop publishing applications, accessibility tools, or other document development software is desirable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines. The incumbent should communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work independently and collaboratively with customers and staff, edit and create print-ready or web-ready files, troubleshoot business system or application issues, maintain and manage inventory, perform purchasing or contracting duties, maintain business system settings, generate or manage business system data and reports, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain accurate records. The ability and willingness to learn new software, systems, and processes is highly desirable.

Our headquarters located in downtown Sacramento is the newest high-rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting, and functionally designed work spaces, including sit-stand workstations. Our Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsite free fitness center, indoor bicycle storage. Visit our Natural Resources Agency website for more exciting information: https://thrive.cnra.ca.gov/

In addition to state-of-the-art amenities, we offer an award-winning employee recognition program, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and new daycare facilities in the making. We're also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we'll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

DWR offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Arthur Wong
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position # 50000804 and Job Control # 532345 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

The SOQ is required according to these instructions. The SOQ must be typed in Arial 12-point font using standard margins and no more than two pages. A resume or cover letter does not substitute for the SOQ. Incomplete applications, missing resumes, and/or without the SOQ or those that do not address what is being requested may not be considered.

Provide specific examples, including the types of systems used, your responsibilities, and the outcomes of your work.

• After reviewing the attached duty statement, describe how your experience, education, training, and skills prepare you for this position. Include specific examples of your work related to the duties of the position, such as document or forms development, formatting, accessibility, digital workflows, graphic design, purchasing and contracts, analytical assignments, or other related software or technology.
• Describe your experience working collaboratively with customers, coworkers, management, or other organizations. Provide a specific example that demonstrates your communication, customer service, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Describe how you organize and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure work is accurate and completed by established deadlines. Provide a specific example of the methods or tools you used to track your work and follow up on outstanding assignments.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.