Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
PRINTING SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Pay Grade C03
Basic Function
| To supervise personnel performing printing and reprographic work. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: DEO, General Services
Supervises: Printer II; Photolithograph Processing Operator; Bindery Operator II; Printer I; Photocopying Machine Operator
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 the operation of scanning, printing, binding, and reprographic equipment and processes, including computerized four-color printing process
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Trains employees in the proper use and maintenance of equipment
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Reviews and schedules production orders, original art work, and copy submitted in person or via online document management systems for printing or reproduction
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Maintains records on production work flow, labor and material costs, and employee time and attendance
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Maintains inventory control
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Orders reprographic printing materials and supplies
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Performs minor equipment repairs
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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:
- Theories, principles, and practices of printing and reprographic processes, equipment, parts, and operations
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Quality control standards for the production of printed materials
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Basic math
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Principles of supervision
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Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and monitor printing operations of an assigned shift
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Meet precision and productivity demands
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Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
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Maintain printing equipment and perform minor repairs
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Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
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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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Supervises subordinate staff
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the PRINTING SERVICES SUPERVISOR position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Associate's degree - Graphic Arts or other related field
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3 years' journey-level experience performing printing work
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Special Conditions
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Exposure to machinery vibration, chemicals, inks, and hazardous materials
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Requires some physical activity
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Visual acuity is needed to determine color shades, intensities, and differences
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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: 8/24/1994
Date Last Revised: 7/5/2011
AFSCME: 8401B