PRINT SHOP SUPERVISOR3796N1 Pay Grade: 23 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is supervisory and first level managerial work in pre-press preparation and printing press operation. Work includes supervisory and managerial responsibilities in one or more areas of a state print shop, performed under supervision of a higher level administrator. 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 D: Unusual… The type of position which requires the exercise of unusual managerial, administrative, or scientific skill often involving several unrelated activities, frequent decisions, meeting of deadlines, negotiations with other high level functionaries, and planning, organizing, developing and coordinating large scale work projects requiring an unusual amount of concentration and analytic ability or unusually difficult engineering or scientific research or development or both. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. 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 B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. 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 D: Involves administrative supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one or more projects. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Printing Process Supervisor class in which the work involves functional leadership responsibility; and in the bindery operations work is full supervision. Differs from the Print Shop Manager in which the work is managerial. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the preparation and pressroom or any of a combination of units in a large printing plant; or assists in administering the activities of a smaller printing plant; confers with superiors on materials to be printed and time limits, and schedules accordingly. Supervises, assigns, and occasionally participates in the work of a large size staff of journeyman level and apprentice employees engaged in the activities of pre-press preparation and press operation. Trains employees in the operation, adjustment, and care of print shop equipment and makes the more difficult adjustments and repairs; plans or assists in planning and conducting continuous on-the-job training programs. Requisitions supplies, equipment, and parts, and maintains production and cost records. 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 precautions of the trade. *Knowledge of standard English spelling, punctuation and grammar. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision. Knowledge of the methods and practices used in the calculation of printing costs. Knowledge of the papers, inks and other supplies used in offset printing. Abilities *Ability to produce a specified work product within the given specifications without immediate supervision. *Ability to plan, organize, direct and critique the work of other employees assigned to given printing specialty. *Ability to solve arithmetic problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage and proportions. Ability to determine the least expensive method of producing offset printed materials. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and supervisors. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Five years of experience in the printing trade, including two years of supervisory experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 12/87 |