PRINTING OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

Code: 52511 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

<b>REQUIRED FOR ALL LEVELS</b>

Completion of a vocational, technical, or specialized training program in graphic and printing communications with course work including printing techniques, copy preparation, composition and layout, and graphic art.

Experience

Level 1

Two (2) years of experience in work involving printing and graphic art techniques, layout, equipment, and supplies.

Level 2

Three (3) years of experience in work involving printing and graphic art techniques, layout, equipment, and supplies.

Level 3

Five (5) years of experience in work involving printing and graphic art techniques, layout, equipment, and supplies.

Level 4

Seven (7) years of experience in work involving printing and graphic art techniques, layout, equipment, and supplies. Three (3) years of the required experience shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

SUBSTITUTION

Level 1 and 2 - Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute two (2) years of additional nonsupervisory experience.

Level 3 and 4 - Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute three (3) years of additional nonsupervisory experience.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Occupational Group: Printing

Occupational Family: Printing-Operations

Title Salary Work Title Level Code Range Week Reference Number 01 A-15 3512 101 (C) 02 A-18 3512 102 (C) 03 R-20 NE12 103 (C) 04 S-22 NE12 104 (C)

Effective Date: 6/03/2008

This job specification is for State and Local government use.

Note

Unique and distinguishing tasks are shown only for illustrative purposes and do not solely determine the level of a position within a job category. Unique tasks pertain only to the job level identified; distinguishing tasks are performed with greater frequency or are of greater importance to the overall job level.

Level 1

A position at this level typically performs entry level tasks for the job category.

Level 2

A position at this level typically receives less direct supervision than positions at Level 1 and are permitted to exercise some independent judgment in carrying out their assignments.

Level 3

A position at this level typically plans, organizes and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.

Level 4

A position at this level typically plans, organizes and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates the performance and conduct of first line supervisors, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Unique Tasks: Writes requests for proposals (RFPs)

<b>TASKS COMMON TO ALL LEVELS</b>

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.

Analyzes incoming print requests

Reviews samples, such as blue-line, press, binding, typesetting or final

Selects paper stock

Determines appropriate printing techniques

Recommends styles of printed materials

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

Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice

Writes technical specifications for purchase of equipment, supplies and parts

Examines documents for adherence to applicable laws and regulations

Determines appropriate graphic arts techniques

Writes technical, statistical or financial reports

Determines when printing request should be sent to outside vendors

Selects ink

Adjusts stock levels for anticipated needs

Verifies entered data against source documents

Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Calculates rates, cost, fees, taxes or other amounts consistent with schedules, formulas or other established procedures

Identifies problems with printing equipment

Records the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Designs layouts of graphic or printed materials

Obtains current price quotes for special purchases

Informs individuals of procedures necessary for completion of forms or applications

Provides technical advice to staff, peers or management

Consults with vendors or contractors

Interviews individuals for needed information

Requests information from vendors on materials, equipment, parts or supplies

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

Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments

Operates copiers

Adjusts copy machines for density and contrast

Sets up copiers

Corrects printing press problems such as tinting, scumming, streaks, slow drying or double images

Manipulates (uses) various drafting equipment such as T-squares, compasses or triangles

Operates cutting machines

<b>KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b>

COMMON TO ALL LEVELS

Knowledge of printing techniques

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

Knowledge of the types of paper stock

Knowledge of the types and characteristics of printing inks

Knowledge of the types and characteristics of printing equipment

Knowledge of commercial printing plant operations

Knowledge of procedures for operating cutting machines

Knowledge of procedures for operating copiers

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

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

Knowledge of postal regulations regarding envelope and postcard size

Knowledge of procedures for requisitioning materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Knowledge of inventory control

Knowledge of basic interviewing techniques

Knowledge of layout procedures

Knowledge of the types and characteristics of graphic arts equipment

Knowledge of bidding procedures

Knowledge of principles and techniques of cost-benefit analysis

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

Ability to establish goals and set priorities

Ability to identify and resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans or projects

Ability to make precise measurements

Ability to determine whether products or services meet printing specifications

Ability to correct printing press problems

Ability to adjust copiers

Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy

Ability to compare numerical material for accuracy

Ability to perceive color differences

Ability to collect data through questioning

Ability to apply laws, rules or regulations to given situations

Ability to summarize information in written form

Ability to make appropriate inferences and deductions based on various types of source materials

CHARACTERISTIC

Level 3 and 4

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision

Ability to schedule and organize unit work activities and identify and resolve problems which arise

UNIQUE AND DISTINGUISHING

Unique

Level 4

Knowledge of warehousing procedures

Distinguishing

Level 4

Knowledge of reimbursement programs and procedures

Knowledge of principles and procedures of contract negotiation

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of program monitoring

Knowledge of procedures for cleaning copiers

Knowledge of public information principles and techniques

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: