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9832
PRINTING SERVICES SUPERVISOR 3
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs work at the full
performance level overseeing and directing the production of a
large-sized print shop or a specialty operation in a state agency
or in the state publishing facility. Plans and assigns
activities or printing jobs which are often of a complex and
technical nature. Work requires an intense attention to detail.
May operate printing and binding equipment as well as keep
records of accounts and prepare invoices for billing. Performs
related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Printing Services Supervisor 3 is distinguished from
the Printing Services Supervisor 2 by the responsibility to
supervise a large print shop in a state agency or a unit in the
state publishing facility with a significantly large staff of
employees performing a myriad of complex functions in diverse
areas.
Examples of Work
Oversees pressroom operations by providing functional
supervision of staff, consultation with user organizations
of the print shop, and technical advice.
Determines work priorities for requests from user
organizations.
Fills out production sheets and costings; bills user
organizations.
Supervises the layout and paste-up of printing work.
May collate, fold and staple printed materials, duplicate and
bind materials, and perform other duties assigned to unit.
Plans, assigns, and coordinates the work of subordinates.
Interprets and applies departmental policies and regulations.
Requisitions materials, equipment and supplies for use by
subordinates.
May maintain files of the unit's production, billings and
examples of work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of various tasks in printing such as stripping
negatives, offset printing, bindery tasks and photography.
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the principals and practices of modern printing.
Skill in using a variety of printing machines and tools.
Ability to make technical or minor adjustments or repairs to
machinery.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to discern substandard printing and to correct it.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with
subordinates and user organizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to plan, assign and coordinate the work of
subordinates.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or the
equivalent.
Substitution:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience as described below may be substituted for
the required training.
Experience:
Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in the operation of offset printing presses
and/or the equipment related to electronic publishing,
stripping of negatives, platemaking, and/or process camera
operation, two of which must have been in a lead worker or
supervisory capacity.
Substitution:
(1) An associate degree in a field related to
the operation of offset printing presses and/or equipment
related to electronic publishing, stripping of negatives,
platemaking, and/or process camera operation may be
substituted for two years of the required experience.
OR
(2) Completion of a formalized training course offered by
Job Corps, OIC, business school or a vocational school may
be substituted for one year of the required experience.
OR
(3) Any combination thereof.
Established: 10/16/90
Revised: 12/1/91
Effective:
12/1/91