PRINTING PROCESS SUPERVISOR3795N1 Pay Grade: 21 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is highly skilled printing or skilled bindery work where the primary responsibilities are training, expediting and directing daily operations. Work consists of printer and lead worker duties in the operation of one or more areas of a state print shop, performed under general supervision of Print Shop Supervisor. In bindery operations, work includes full supervisory responsibilities performed under general supervision of a Print Shop Manager. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction…" Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL B: Work is of a structured nature including duties that have several related steps. This level involves simple analysis of data, identification of easily distinguishable facts and recognition of differences in related situations. Workers at this level exercise limited independent judgment in determining methods or procedures to be used in making minor decisions. Work is normally controlled by frequent review and consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually specific and aid in determining an approach to problems or situations. Workers at this level must be able to identify basic differences in situations to determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Printer III class in which the work is primarily highly skills printing work in pre-press preparation and the operation of large complex presses. Differs from the Print Shop Supervisor class in which the work is full supervision and management in pre-press preparation and press operations. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Assigns, reviews, and plans production work in the pressroom, bindery and preparation areas of the printing plant. Ensures workflow, schedules and deadlines are met in order to maintain an efficient and productive printing press operation. Instructs and trains new and less experienced printers and bookbinders in the specific aspects of press operations, press systems and maintenance of presses, facets of full performance printing duties, or the various bookbinding procedures. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, processes and equipment used in photocomposition, offset printing and bookbinding. *Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the resulting safety precautions of the trade. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision. *Knowledge of standard English, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Abilities *Ability to produce a specified work product within the given specifications without immediate supervision. *Ability to direct and critique the work of other employees assigned to a given printing specialty. *Ability to solve arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and proportions. *Ability to maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and supervisor. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years of experience in the printing trade. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 12/87 |