2.1 Printing Assistant Grade II, Grade Level 04 2.1.1 Performing under supervision, the following duties; 2.1.1.1 Sub-printing of survey plans and simple map-mounting. 2.1.1.2 Undertaking photo negative and plate retouching and processing 2.1.1.3 Processing dispositive and printing topographical maps. 2.1.1.4 Stapling, stitching and binding booklets. 2.1.1.5 Assisting in photographic dark room work. 2.1.1.6 Assisting in the operation of rotaprint machines, electric duplicator, studio camera and photo mechanical equipment.
2.2 Printing Assistant Grade I, Grade Level 05 2.2.1 Operating rotary offset printing machines, proofing presses and letter press machines. 2.2.2 Undertaking colour combination of scribed and screened job in map production. 2.2.3 Assisting in copying records for field and office uses. 2.2.4 Assisting in the training and supervision of junior staff in the latest methods of record-keeping, storage of plans and maps.
2.3 Senior Printing Assistant, Grade Level 06 2.3.1 Operating small photo mechanical outfit. 2.3.2 Assisting in keeping records 2.3.3 Supervising the activities of a number of junior staff. 2.3.4 Assisting in ensuring proper operation and maintenance of machines
2.4 Chief Printing Assistant, Grade Level 07 2.4.1 Coordinating the activities of the junior staff 2.4.2 Ensuring proper operation and maintenance of all machines. 2.4.3 Having responsibility for keeping relevant records.
METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service records.
3.1 Printing Assistant Grade II, Grade Level 04 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the following qualifications: 3.1.1.1 West African School Certificate or Senior Secondary School Certificate preferably with a pass in Chemistry or Physics. 3.1.1.2 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in four subjects obtained at one sitting or five subjects at two sittings preferably including Chemistry or Physics. 3.1.1.3 Certificate of service from a recognized map printing establishment plus at least five years of industrial experience.
3.2 Printing Assistant Grade I, Grade Level 05 3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Printing Assistant Grade II who has spent at least two years on the grade.
3.3 Senior Printer (Photo/Lithography), Grade Level 06 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Printing Assistant Grade I who has spent at least two years on the grade.
3.4 Chief Printer, Grade Level 07 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Printing Assistant who has spent at least two years on the grade.
4 ADVANCEMENT BEYOND THE CADRE
4.1 A confirmed and outstanding Printing Assistant Grade II (Photo/Lithography) who scored at least 70 per cent in the Departmental Confirmation/Promotion Test, will be eligible for training as Assistant Superintendent of Press (Photo/Lithography). On successful completion of the course, the officer will be eligible for promotion to the grade of Assistant Superintendent of Press (Photo/lithography).
4.2 A confirmed and outstanding Senior Printing Assistant or Chief Printing Assistant (Photo/Litho) may be considered for lateral transfer to the grade of Assistant Superintendent of Press or Superintendent of Press (Photo/Lithography) respectively.
4.3 Any officer in the Printing Assistant (Photo/Lithography) Cadre who acquires any of the qualifications specified for appointment to any higher grade is eligible for promotion/transfer to the grade.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
