FORMS DESIGN TECHNICIAN 3

Code: 41354 Unknown Unknown

Official job specification

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

Three (3) years of experience in work utilizing graphic arts equipment, forms design, and layout specifications for printing.

SUBSTITUTION

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) additional year of the indicated experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.

Occupational Group: Art Occupations

Occupational Family: Graphic Arts

Level Title Code Title Reference Number Effective: 5/28/94

1 701 (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.

Proofreads material for accuracy

Determines measurements for typesetting

Edits written material

Composes mechanicals

Determines format, size, and arrangement of forms

Checks typesetting equipment for working condition

Verifies entered data against source documents

Evaluates graphic design for style, arrangement, color, technique, and effect

Copies data to tape, floppy disk, or other data storage medium

Develops formats for printed material

Designs layout for brochures, newsletters, forms, reports, leaflets, or booklets

Determines leading for forms

Determines style, techniques, and medium for graphic arts projects Designs layouts of graphic or printed materials

Determines sequence of information on forms

Designs forms for printer capability

Designs office forms such as invoices and production sheets

Analyzes forms for determination of effectiveness, possible change, or update

Corrects routine problems with computer or printer

Designs charts and graphs

Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials or personnel for the accomplishment of assignments or goals

Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials, equipment, parts and supplies

Organizes graphic arts projects from conception to completion

Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice

Determines quantity of forms for printing

Inventories materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Operates computerized typesetting and composing equipment

Selects typeface for printed matter

Makes (produces) camera-ready copy

Types copy

Operates computer terminal or PC for information processing

Sets type

Operates film processing component of photo typesetting equipment

Checks working condition of graphic arts equipment

Manipulates (uses) drafting equipment, such as T-square, triangle, compass, or leroy sets Operates manual typesetting equipment

Applies computer programs to graphics design development

Informs individuals of procedures necessary for completion of forms or applications

Informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties, accomplishments, plans or goals

Provides technical advice to staff, peers or management

CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the types and characteristics of graphic arts equipment

Knowledge of principles and techniques of forms design

Knowledge of picas and points for printing

Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of copy preparation, composition and layout

Knowledge of layout specifications for printing

Knowledge of printing terminology

Knowledge of types of graphics software packages

Knowledge of layout techniques

Knowledge of proofreading symbols

Knowledge of limitations and capabilities of printing equipment

Knowledge of graphic arts techniques and media

Knowledge of the principles of graphic arts design

Knowledge of aesthetic design

Knowledge of mini or mainframe computer word processing software Knowledge of procedures for maintaining laser printers

Knowledge of techniques for film processing

Knowledge of techniques of interpersonal relations

Skill in operating a typewriter

Skill in operating a word processor

Ability to operate computerized typesetting systems

Ability to make precise measurements for graphic designs

Ability to use layout equipment and tools

Ability to produce artwork from verbal description of requirements

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using decimals, percentages and fractions

Ability to select graphics that communicate conception or idea to target audience

Ability to edit rough or final copy for form, accuracy, and clarity

Ability to develop computer codes, formats, and designs

Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy

Ability to design graphics using computer software

Ability to determine leading for forms

Ability to operate graphic arts equipment

Ability to use a proportion wheel

Ability to design charts or graphs from raw data

Ability to establish goals and set priorities

Ability to summarize information in a written form

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 form

MINIMUM