2.1 Assistant Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 06 2.1.1 Processing aerial survey films 2.1.2 Operating process camera, Linhoff camera, enlargers, photonymograph and Cintel Contact Printers, small and large offset Rotary Single and Double Colour Machines Proofing Process, Letter Press Machines and equipment. 2.1.3 Assisting in preparing coloured plastic proofs and making plates.
2.2 Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 07 2.2.1 Supervising the activities in contact printing rooms, dispositive printing rooms and enlarging rooms. 2.2.2 Preparing coloured plastic proofs and making plates. 2.2.3 Processing aerial survey films and performing other jobs specified in subparagraph 2.1.1.2 above.
2.3 Higher Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 08 2.3.1 Supervising aero and ground film processing. 2.3.2 Supervising the operation of Photonymograph. Process Camera, Reflex Dyline and Point Sources printing. 2.3.3 Assisting in preparing chemical solutions for photo/lithographic processes.
2.4 Senior Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 09 2.4.1 Preparing chemical solutions for photo/litho process 2.4.2 Assisting in preparing estimates of cost of projects. 2.4.3 Supervising the activities of a unit and compiling reports of its activities. 2.4.4 Assisting in training junior staff.
2.5 Principal Superintendent of Press Grade 11, Grade Level 10 2.5.1 Coordinating the activities of a number of units. 2.5.2 Assisting in ensuring quality control photographs and printing. 2.5.3 Assisting in training junior staff
2.6 Principal Superintendent of Press Grade I, Grade Level 12 2.6.1 Preparing estimates of costs of projects. 2.6.2 Taking charge of quality control in photograph and printing.
2.7 Assistant Chief Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 13 2.7.1 Assisting in the general supervision and co-ordination of the activities of the Section.
2.8 Chief Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 14 2.8.1 Taking charge of the photo/lithographic section. 2.8.2 Assisting in organizing and executing training programmes for staff of the Section.
METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.
3.1 Assistant Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 06 3.1.1 By promotion of a confirmed and outstanding Printing Assistant Grade II (Photo/Lithography) who scored at least 70% in the Departmental Confirmation/Promotion Test and successfully completed the one-year inservice training programme for Assistant Superintendent of Press. 3.1.2 By direct appointment of candidate possessing any of the following qualifications: 3.1.2.1 Full Technological Certificate of the City and Guilds of London Institute in Photo/ lithography or any other related subject. 3.1.2.2 Ordinary National Diploma in Photo/Lithography or any other related subject from a recognized Institution. 3.1.3 By lateral transfer of a confirmed and outstanding Senior Printing Assistant (Photo/ Litho).
3.2 Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 07 3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Superintendent of Press who has spent at least two years on the grade. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in subparagraph 3.1.2 above plus at least one year relevant experience. 3.2.3 By lateral transfer of a confirmed and outstanding Chief Printing Assistant (Photo/ Litho). 3.2.4 By advancement of an Assistant Superintendent of Press possessing the qualification specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.2 above who has spent one year on the grade.
3.3 Higher Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 08 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Superintendent of Press who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.3.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Higher National Diploma in Photo/ Lithography or other related subject from a recognized institution. 3.3.3 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in subparagraph 3.1.2 above plus at least four years’ post-qualification cognate experience.
3.4 Senior Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 09 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Higher Superintendent of Press who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.4.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.2 above plus at least seven years’ or the qualification in sub-paragraph 3.3.2 above plus at least three years’ postqualification cognate experience.
3.5 Principal Superintendent of Press Grade II, Grade Level 10 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Superintendent of Press who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.5.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.2. or 3.3.2 above plus at least ten or six years’ post-qualification cognate experience respectively.
3.6 Principal Superintendent of Press Grade I, Grade Level 12 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Superintendent of Press Grade II who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.7 Assistant Chief Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 13 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Superintendent of Press Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.8 Chief Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 14 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Superintendent of Press who has spent at least three years on the grade.
4. ADVANCEMENT BEYOND THE CADRE Any officer in the Superintendent of Press (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
