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INTRODUCTION
The Director of Document Production serves as a key leader within the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), overseeing the daily operations of the Document Production and Distribution Unit. This position is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to staff, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness in the production and distribution of notices, forms, and other essential communications for DTA clients and staff.
DTA attracts people passionate about public service, who love to work in a fast-paced environment, and who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):
- Direct the daily operations of a large-scale, on-demand copy, print, and mail center producing approximately 65 million digital and offset print impressions.
- Oversee approximately 7 million notices mailed to clients.
- Manage activities of 11 direct reports, collaborating with Administrative Office staff to prioritize multiple and simultaneous agency demands, including special agency projects, initiatives, and special agency mailings to clients.
- Work closely with DTA Senior Director of Operations in all aspects of operational functions.
- Relay and inform DTA Senior Director of Operations of any issues or obstacles with agency notices.
- Work closely with DTA Project Managers on any new agency projects, initiatives, and mailings.
- Coordinate workflows of the different areas within unit.
- Ensure printing of inserts is accurate and timely.
- Produce daily Beacon client notices with confidentiality and sensitive timeframes based on federal/state regulations.
- Produce daily EBT/SP-EBT Card notices in collaboration with newly created DTA Benefit Issuance card printing group.
- Implement QDirect and WebCrd software systems to streamline client/customer orders and printing of client notices and agency materials.
- Develop spreadsheets, reports, and other documentation to illustrate costs.
- Produce monthly reports to track business trends and for analysis by budget unit.
- Present cost-saving efficiencies to agency regarding product development.
- Provide technical support in the design of forms and mailings to maximize cost savings and streamline operations in both print areas and mail center.
- Function as printing consultant for the agency.
- Oversee ordering and ensure the overall integrity of unit’s $4M plus postage.
- Manage the unit’s equipment and service contracts, playing a key role in the procurement of equipment.
- Serve as agency point person for production of documents and mailings for other EOHHS agencies.
- Forecast and manage supply inventory on monthly and annual basis.
- Work closely with DTA Procurement and Budget Units for yearly budgetary supply items.
- Oversee interviewing, hiring, training, development, promotions, and employee performance reviews for unit’s staff.
- Responsible for staff cross-training to accelerate employee development and to negate any temporary staffing issues due to sickness, holidays, and health emergencies.
- Work closely with agency vendors to schedule service, troubleshoot issues, new equipment opportunities and technology improvements.
- Meet with and hold vendors accountable for equipment functionality and ensure fast and accurate service.
- Work closely with DTA Procurement Analysts and assist with drafting scopes for new or revised contracts.
- Work closely with DTA IT/Systems for the transmission of daily Beacon and special notices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve notice file issues with DTA Systems.
- Set notice transmission schedule with DTA Systems for special mailings.
- Produce and maintain a continuity of operations plan for the Document Production operation.
- Ensure the Unit structure supports supervision within the team members.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive knowledge of Printing and Mail industry – this includes equipment hardware, and software.
- Familiarity with an enormous number of complex, technical issues, systems and programs affecting DTA and its services to members.
- The ability to manage and sustain relationships and ensure that lines of communication are open.
- The ability to work under significant time pressures to meet unanticipated demands.
- The ability to develop effective teams, which share information and work collaboratively to solve problems and make decisions.
- Demonstrated sound judgment with ability to take calculated risks.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to multitask with simultaneous demands.
- Ability to communicate with numerous departments.
- Competency with common software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Project management planning, integration, coordination, and monitoring.
- Experience managing a budget and working in a limited-resource environment.
- Experience with complex Information Technology systems.
AGENCY MISSION:
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is the state agency responsible for administering public assistance programs to low-income residents of the Commonwealth. DTA is committed to providing a high level of service to all those in need. The mission of the Department is to assist and empower low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one out of every six people in Massachusetts – including working families, children, elders, and people with disabilities. Our services include food and nutritional assistance, economic assistance, and employment support.
PRE-OFFER PROCESS:
A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.
For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management, of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
LOCATION
Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 529 Main Street
JOB
Job: Administrative Services
AGENCY
Agency: Department of Transitional Assistance
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full-time
SHIFT
Shift: Day
JOB POSTING
Job Posting: Nov 10, 2026, 2:44:50 PM
NUMBER OF OPENINGS
Number of Openings: 1
SALARY
Salary: 94,497.74 - 145,463.14 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Natasha Lugo / Natasha.Lugo@mass.gov - 8572830119
Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Production Director
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your official transcripts and employment records before applying. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone. Knowing your category shapes which roles you can realistically pursue.
Target studios with active PERM histories
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify production companies that have filed PERM applications for Production Director or related roles. Employers who have completed PERM before understand the process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-hire over paperwork concerns.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Use it to narrow your outreach to production companies already familiar with PERM filings rather than cold-approaching studios with no sponsorship track record.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing
Confirm in writing whether the employer will cover PERM recruitment costs, attorney fees, and I-140 filing fees before accepting an offer. Production Director roles often involve contract negotiation, and green card cost-sharing terms are far easier to settle before you start than after.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
Once your employer files the I-140, your priority date is set, but nationals from India and China may face significant backlogs before a visa number becomes available. Tracking the monthly Visa Bulletin through USCIS helps you plan your status and employment continuity accurately.
Prepare a production-specific job description for PERM
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements that match standard industry practice, not inflate them to fit your profile. Work with your employer's attorney to document Production Director duties using O*NET as a benchmark, reducing the risk of a DOL audit or denial.
Green Card Production Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Production Director role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories?
Yes. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in production or a closely related field. EB-3 applies if the position requires a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney will define the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, and that definition determines which category the petition falls under.
How does green card sponsorship for a Production Director differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B visa, by contrast, requires an LCA and grants temporary status only. Priority date backlogs can also extend the green card timeline significantly for certain nationalities.
How do I find Production Director jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by job title and location. Focusing your search on companies that have completed PERM filings before is more efficient than approaching studios with no sponsorship record and asking them to begin a process they may not understand or be willing to fund.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers as a Production Director?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation without restarting your case, but only once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. If you change jobs before that threshold, your pending adjustment application could be at risk. Your approved I-140 priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition if the original I-140 was already approved, which protects your place in the queue.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Production Director position?
The employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign before filing PERM, including job postings in specific venues required by DOL and a 30-day job order with the State Workforce Agency. The employer must document that no qualified, available U.S. workers applied for the role. If the DOL selects the case for an audit, the employer must produce all recruitment records. This process typically precedes the I-140 filing by several months.