2.1 Printing Officer Grade II, Grade Level 08 2.1.1 Performing such duties under supervision as proof reading, letter assembly. Quality, control, costing and estimating and book-binding. 2.1.2 Performing and supervising the production of classified jobs. 2.1.3 Preparing progress reports on classified jobs. 2.1.4 Collecting data.
2.2 Printing Officer Grade I, Grade Level 09 2.2.1 Performing the duties specified in sub-paragraph 2.1.1 above. 2.2.2 Carrying out intricate jobs and effecting on-the-spot corrections and alterations. 2.2.3 Training and supervising junior officers on the job. 2.2.4 Taking charge of repairs and maintenance of printing machines, plants computers, typewriters and duplicating machines. 2.2.5 Collecting and collating data.
2.3 Sensor Printing Officer, Grade Level 10 2.3.1 Carrying out intricate jobs and effecting on-the-spot corrections and alterations. 2.3.2 Organizing and supervising the production of classified jobs. 2.3.3 Supervising a sub-section. 2.3.4 Liaising with other supervisors to ensure high quality production 2.3.5 Collating and analyzing data.
2.4 Principal Printing Officer, Grade Level 12 2.4.1 Supervising the activities of a number of subordinates. 2.4.2 Planning and monitoring the execution of classified jobs. 2.4.3 Supervising the maintenance mid airs of plants and printing equipment. 2.4.4 Assisting in compiling reports. 2.4.5 Estimating and costing the materials needed in job production.
2.5 Assistant Chief Printing Officer, Grade Level 13 2.5.1 Assisting in organizing the training programmes of staff. 2.5.2 Controlling overtime and publications. 2.5.3 Assisting in the administration of the Section. 2.5.4 Coordinating the activities of sub-units in the section. 2.5.5 Supervising and coordinating production activities in the section.
2.6 Chief Printing Officer, Grade Level 14 2.6.1 Taking charge of a Section. 2.6.2 Undertaking complete control of production of classified jobs. 2.6.3 Carrying .out regular inspection on maintenance and overhauling of printing equipment and plants. 2.6.4 Coordinating reports. 2.6.5 Coordinating training programmes of staff.
2.7 Assistant Government Printer, Grade Level 15 2.7.1 Taking charge of a Branch 2.7.2 Assisting in administrative and technical matters (States) 2.7.3 Coordinating and monitoring the activities of the different sections. 2.7.4 Coordinating the training programme of staff. 2.7.5 Initiating review of policies and programmes. 2.8 Deputy Government Printer/Government Printer (States), Grade Level 16 2.8.1 Taking charge of a Division/Department (States) 2.8.2 Advising on printing and related matters (States) 2.8.3 Taking responsibility for printing technology development planning. 2.8.4 Assisting in the general administration of the department.
2.9 Government Printer, Grade Level 17 2.9.1 Taking charge of the general administration of the Department 2.9.2 Advising on the formulation, execution and review of policies relating to printing. 2.9.3 Taking charge of all budgeting and other financial matters of the Department. 2.9.4 Identifying new trends in printing technology and making proposal for changes. 2.9.5 Taking charge of all printing and publishing functions for the Federal Government.
3. METHODS OF ENTRY AND Al) VANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service records.
3.1 Printing Officer II, Grade Level 08 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Bachelor degree in Printing Technology, Graphic Arts or Engineering from a recognized University.
3.2 Printing Officer Grade 1, Grade Level 09. 3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Printing Officer Grade IT who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3,1.1 above plus at least three years’ postqualification cognate experience.
3.3 Senior Printing Officer, Grade Level 10 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Printing Officer Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.3.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.1 above plus at least six years’ post-qualification cognate experience.
3.4 Principal Printing Officer, Grade Level 12 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Printing Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.5 Assistant Chief Printing Officer, Grade Level 13 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Printing Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.6 Chief Printing Officer, Grade Level 14 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Printing officer who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.7 Assistant Government Printer, Grade Level 15 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Chief Printing Officer, who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.8 Deputy Government Printer/Government Printer (States), Grade Level 16 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Government Printer who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.9 Government Printer, Grade Level 17 3.9.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Deputy Government Printer who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.10 Direct appointment to posts in Grade Level 12 and above: Direct appointment may also be made to posts on Grade Level 12 and above, but these will be preceded by specific advertisement at the instance of user Ministry/Department. Promotions from such direct appointments to higher grades are subject to confirmation of appointment.
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
