PRINTING SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Printing Services Specialist As a PRINTING SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-1654-7, you will set up, adjust, and operate an electronic publishing system with sophisticated network accessed document, publishing, scanning, and media conversion capabilities using two or more types of related equipment. Major duties include: Responsible for the creation of finished products in paper formats. Review print requests to determine delivery date, type paper stock, color, and image position. Utilize multiple design software applications to receive and convert job order data into formats suitable for production runs on an electronic duplicating system. Apply skilled working knowledge of printing procedures and reproduction methods to ensure that end products meet the customers' requirements and comply with required regulations. Select system features and options required to complete the job according to specifications. Set up appropriate controls on print software to utilize enhancement features. Convert documents using multiple software programs to ensure print compatibility. Apply skills and knowledge to convert concepts into graphics that enhance ideas into visual formats (i.e., posters, book covers, graphics, charts, maps, diagrams, schematics, etc)Provide technical guidance and coordination of graphic design and reproduction activities in paper format. Use a variety of publishing, graphics, and design software, which includes, but is not limited to, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher and Office to scan, size, enhance, retouch and otherwise manipulate text and other visual information.