FORMS DESIGN TECHNICIAN 2
Career Family: FORMS DESIGN TECHNICIAN
Forms Design Technician 2 is one of New Jersey's state civil service classifications.
Eligibility comes down to 2 years 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
Two (2) years of experience in work involving graphic arts, forms design, and layout specifications for printing.
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: 05/28/94
1 2 (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.
Composes mechanicals
Proofreads material for accuracy
Determines leading for forms
Modifies agency forms
Analyzes forms for determination of effectiveness, possible change, or update
Authorizes reproduction of printed material
Determines format, size, and arrangement of forms
Corrects flaws in prints or negatives
Reviews photographic proofs
Designs layouts of graphic or printed materials
Edits written material
Designs layout for brochures, newsletters, forms, reports, leaflets, or booklets
Corrects routine problems with computer or printer Checks typesetting equipment for working condition
Determines measurements for typesetting
Recommends modification of agency forms
Determines quantity of forms for printing
Evaluates the need for forms
Develops formats for printed material
Draws graphic material or lettering for title, backgrounds, or other layouts
Plans layout for color mechanicals
Reviews recommendations
Manipulates (uses) drafting equipment, such as T-square, triangle, compass, or leroy sets
Glues (pastes-up) material or copy for printed products
Selects typeface for printed matter
Selects paper stock
Sets type
Operates computerized and manual typesetting equipment
Operates still and graphic reproduction cameras
Operates film processing component of photo typesetting equipment
Waxes (pastes-up) material or copy for printed products
Types copy
Operates film processing equipment
Operates desktop publishing equipment
Informs individuals of procedures necessary for completion of forms or applications Informs users or production staff of existing, updated, or modified forms
CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of picas and points for printing
Knowledge of chemicals used in film processing
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of copy preparation, composition and layout
Knowledge of graphic arts techniques and media
Knowledge of layout specifications for printing
Knowledge of limitations and capabilities of printing equipment
Knowledge of methods and procedures of forms control
Knowledge of layout techniques
Knowledge of the principles of graphic arts design
Knowledge of proofreading symbols
Knowledge of principles and techniques of forms design
Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense
Knowledge of procedures for printing photographs
Knowledge of printing terminology
Knowledge of types and weights of paper stock
Knowledge of graphic arts techniques such as pencil, pen, airbrush, watercolor, show card, tempera, ruling, zipatone, artype, and craft- tint processes
Knowledge of procedures for maintaining laser printers
Knowledge of principles and techniques of photography Knowledge of desktop publishing software, such as Page Maker, Ventura or First Publishing
Knowledge of techniques of film processing
Ability to determine leading for forms
Ability to read with comprehension
Ability to operate computerized typesetting systems
Ability to correct flaws in prints and negatives using air-brushing, retouching, or dodging techniques
Ability to use layout equipment and tools
Ability to make precise measurements for graphic designs
Ability to operate desk top publishing equipment
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
Ability to use a proportion wheel
Ability to operate manual typesetting equipment
Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations
Ability to convey information in a written format
MINIMUM