FORMS DESIGN TECHNICIAN 1
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Forms Design Technician 1 is a New Jersey state civil service title.
The main requirement is 1 year of relevant experience.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Education
Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in the graphic arts.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in work involving the graphic arts and the techniques of forms design.
SUBSTITUTION
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience as indicated.
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Depart of Personnel or your agencies personnel office.
Occupational Group: Art Occupations
Occupational Family: Graphic Arts
Level Title Code Title Reference Number Effective: 5/28/94
1 601 (C) 35,12
Note
The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.
Determines measurements for typesetting
Proofreads material for accuracy
Designs forms for printer capability, including office forms such as invoices and production sheets
Designs layouts of graphic or printed materials for brochures, newsletters, forms, reports, leaflets, or booklets
Composes mechanicals
Determines sequence of information on forms
Checks typesetting equipment for working condition
Writes specifications for forms design
Determines format, size, and arrangement of forms
Determines leading for forms
Determines style, techniques, and medium for graphic arts projects
Approves final design of forms
Edits written material
Analyzes forms for determination of effectiveness, possible change, or update
Plans layout for color mechanicals
Designs charts and graphs
Develops formats for printed material
Determines quantity of forms for printing
Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials or personnel for the accomplishment of assignments or goals
Consults with users on available graphic services
Operates computerized typesetting and composing equipment
Sets type
Types copy
Makes (produces) camera-ready copy
Selects typeface for printed matter
Manipulates (uses) drafting equipment, such as T-square, triangle, compass, or leroy sets
Glues (pastes-up) material or copy for printed products
Operates film processing equipment and forms design scanner
Checks working condition of graphic arts equipment
Manipulates (uses) proportion wheel for enlargements
Waxes (pastes-up) material or copy for printed products
Repairs minor malfunctions of typesetting equipment
Operates film processing component of photo typesetting equipment
Operates manual typesetting equipment
CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principles of graphic arts design
Knowledge of picas and points for printing
Knowledge of layout techniques
Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense
Knowledge of principles and techniques of forms design
Knowledge of proofreading symbols
Knowledge of chemicals used in film processing
Knowledge of techniques for film processing
Skill in operating a typewriter
Skill in using drafting instruments
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using decimals, percentages and fractions
Ability to operate manual typesetting equipment
Ability to operate computerized typesetting systems
Ability to determine leading for forms
Ability to select graphics that communicate conception or idea to target audience
Ability to establish goals and set priorities
Ability to design charts or graphs from raw data
Ability to make precise measurements for graphic designs
Ability to edit rough or final copy for form, accuracy, and clarity
Ability to use a proportion wheel
Ability to develop computer codes, formats and designs
Ability to troubleshoot media equipment
MINIMUM