Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
DOCUMENT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
Pay Grade B83
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, prepares materials for publication using personal computer based work processing and desktop publishing software. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: Document Production Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Operates a personal computer to input, edit, and complete pre-press preparation of schedules materials and other Metro documents
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Selects appropriate type faces, sizes, and heading for the copy to be set
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Computes scale reductions and enlargements for artwork
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Lays out and pastes up artwork for printing
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Abstracts and details scheduling data to format schedule materials
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Develops computer graphic displays for artwork reproduction
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Answers inquires on all phases of layout work
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Maintains computerized and manual files of schedules, Metro forms, and artwork
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Proofreads work to ensure format integrity
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Functions and operations of a Personal Computer based word processing and desktop publishing software
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Proper use, care, and storage of a Personal Computer
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Ability to:
- Perform detailed layout and paste up work
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File materials alphabetically and numerically
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Proofread and correct text for formatting errors
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Adhere to production standards and deadlines
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Communicate effectively with others
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Follow oral and written instructions
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Enter, edit, combine, print, and electronically store text on a Personal Computer
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Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
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Deal tactfully and effectively with "clients"
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the DOCUMENT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 2 years of experience performing responsible clerical duties in the production of computerized data, including 1 year utilizing WordPerfect and PageMaker for IBM PC or compatible computers
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Completion of training program for the specified computer applications may be substituted for the year’s experience
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Special Conditions
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 4/27/1995
Date Last Revised: 6/7/2003
TCU: 0865A