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COMP PRINT LN PROD OPER (M7-05)
OCCUPATION CODE: 4401-02XX
BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
4401
(4401-02XX)
 
COMPUTER PRINT LINE PRODUCTION OPERATOR
 
DOCUMENT DATE: November 30, 1987
 
FUNCTION:
 
Operates and monitors production effectiveness of assigned print lines and to interface with the computer system through the controls on the computer and on each piece of print line equipment.
 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
 
See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA, to include at least minimum competency for senior-qualified positions to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs. Failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.
 
B-5. Ability to perform preventive maintenance.
 
B-9. Safety in performance of duties common to the position.
 
B-11. Ability to perform effectively under the pressures of the position.
 
B-45. Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal instructions and give understandable information in verbal and written form.
 
B-53. Ability to work with others.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicants must have six months of basic mechanical experience or shop training above the high school level.
 
Successful completion of a full 4-year high school course OR successful completion of a full academic year of 36 weeks of business school may be substituted for the six months of general experience.
 
Note: The required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification. The applicant's record of experience and training must show the ability to perform the duties of the position.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Vision of 20/40 (Snellen) in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required. Corrective lenses are permitted. Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades is desirable. Ability to hear the conversational voice is required; hearing aids are permitted.
 
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
 
The Postal Service may require applicants who qualify under this standard to satisfactorily complete a prescribed training course prior to assignment, reassignment, or promotion to this position. This information will be provided in the vacancy announcement posted at the installation.
 


Doc Date: 06/01/2005   Occ Code: 4401-02XX