Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
DOCUMENT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Pay Grade C02
Basic Function
| To supervise personnel engaged in the production of various documents and publications in support of schedule operations. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: Director, Transit Resource Planning
Supervises: Document Production Technician; Storekeeper
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
- Oversees and monitors production of camera-ready artwork for printing of timetables
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Maintains data-based inventory of timetables and determines printing quantities; coordinates initial printing and re-runs with Print Shop
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Ensures distribution of timetables to various locations
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Produces maps and other graphics from a personal computer using various windows-based software applications
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Oversees production of various graphic projects, including Operator Rule Books, signage, brochures, lapel pins, and presentation materials
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Reviews feasibility of computerizing work tasks of section; tests and selects software applications; installs, upgrades, and troubleshoots computer problems of subordinates' workstation computer equipment
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Supervises subordinate staff
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Accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro’s safety rules, polices, and procedures
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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:
- Design techniques for the preparation of a variety of graphic materials, including presentation graphics, maps, brochures, timetables and other collateral
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Printing processes
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Computer hardware and software applications
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Schedule-making concepts and terminology
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Principles of supervision
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Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and monitor document production activities
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Design, compose, and layout complex materials for printing
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Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
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Manage a project from inception to culmination
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Prepare reports and correspondence
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Meet tight deadlines
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Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Communicate effectively orally and in writing
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Supervise subordinate staff
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the DOCUMENT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree - Art, Printing, Business, or other related field
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3 years' experience performing graphic arts work, including design, format, and layout of printed materials within a computerized environment
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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: 11/14/1994
Date Last Revised: 5/5/2006
AFSCME: 8212B