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Definition

This series covers two-grade interval positions that manage, supervise, lead, or perform administrative work that involves operating and maintaining a printing program when the work requires knowledge and skill in printing, printing processes, reprographics, printing procurement, and applying relevant laws, regulations, methods, and techniques.

Titling

The basic title for this occupation is Printing Services Specialist .

The basic title for managerial positions for printing production plants or printing programs is Printing Officer.

Occupational Information

General Occupational Information

Printing services specialists perform a variety of the following services:

• determine:
• printing specifications;
• paper sizes, ink colors, layout requirements, and use of photographs;
• important facts such as the number of years the product is to be used;
• equipment and processes to be used;
• the most economical mode of production; and
• the appropriate printing facility for specific printing jobs;
• estimate the cost of the printing job based on standard charges for particular processes; and
• develop specifications for printing and related printing service contracts.

Printing services specialists also perform duties such as:

• assure that the materials produced at the printing facility are proper and legal;
• keep up with the latest developments in the printing industry for possible incorporation into the plant;
• write justifications for printing equipment and other needs;
• determine whether the printing facility is capable of producing the publication or whether it must be obtained from commercial sources;
• procure printing services; and
• recommend changes in policy and procedures to meet the goals of the printing program.

Note:  Refer to Appendix M3 for managerial occupational information and grading criteria for this series.

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