Standards
Printing Services Series, 1654
Associated Group Standard
Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.
Individual Occupational Requirements
EDUCATION
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.
OR
EXPERIENCE
General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided a knowledge of printing equipment, methods of production, and sources of printing.
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions.
Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.).
Managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers.
Performing production control work in a large printing plant.
Serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment.
Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing.
Planning, estimating, and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications.
Performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operations.
