2.1 Assistant Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 06 2.1.1 Performing under supervision printing duties such as costing and estimating, letter assembly, proof reading, stripping of negatives and positives, camera! plate making machine, printing, book binding and recovery. 2.1.2 Undergoing one year on the job training FGP Training School 2.1.3 Assisting in overhauling and maintenance of typewriters and duplicating machines. 2.1.4 Assisting in repairs and maintenance of printing machines and plants. 2.1.5 Checking the movement of jobs.
2.2 Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 07 2.2.1 Organizing Printing duties specified in sub-paragraph 2.1.1 above. 2.2.2 Performing operations urn more complicated machines and classified jobs. 2.2.3 Scrutinizing and identifying technical problems in the course of job production. 2.2.4 Supervising and training new operators on the machines.
2.3 Higher Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 08 2.3.1 Supervising the production of jobs. 2.3.2 Checking records of stocks and spare parts. 2.3.3 Investigating and rectifying technical problems that may arise in the course of production. 2.3.4 Keeping records of production on the machine 2.3.5 Ensuring proper conditioning of machines for production on daily basis. 2.3.6 Keeping records of repairs and maintenance of machinery and plants.
2.4 Senior Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 09 2.4.1 Taking responsibility for production on the machine. 2.4.2 Responsible for proper maintenance and repair of printing, machines, plants, typewriters and duplicating machines. 2.4.3 Checking intricate jobs and effecting on the spot corrections and alterations.
2.5 Principal Superintendent of Press Grade II, Grade Level 10 2.5.1 Assisting in the planning and execution of jobs. 2.5.2 Training the junior staff on the job. 2.5.3 Identifying materials required for production. 2.5.4 Supervising repairs and maintenance of typewriters, duplicating machines, printing machines and plants. 2.5.5 Preparing work-tickets, costing and estimating materials required for job production. 2.5.6 Supervising the distribution of finished product.
2.6 Principal Superintendent of Press Grade 1, Grade Level 12 2.6.1 Monitoring the execution of jobs. 2.6.2 Ensuring that machines and equipment are in perfect working conditions all times. 2.6.3 Coordinating the activities of heads of sub-sections. 2.6.4 Liaising with other heads of sections on production matters.
2.7 Assistant Chief Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 13 2.7.1 Assisting in the management of the Section. 2.7.2 Coordinating the production activities in a Unit. 2.7.3 Supervising the training programme of staff. 2.7.4 Ensuring prompt completion and delivery of jobs.
2.8 Chief Superintendent of Press, Grade Level 14 2.8.1 Heading a section like Composing, Letter Press, Print-Finishing, Office Equipment. Process, Lithography, Screen Printing. 2.8.2 Undertaking special assignment and duties related to the section. 2.8.3 Ensuring regular and proper maintenance and repair of printing equipment and plants. 2.8.4 Organizing, controlling and directing the activities of staff in the central workshop. 2.8.5 Carrying out regular inspection, maintenance and general overhaul of plants and printing equipment. 2.8.6 Identifying obsolete equipment and machinery for board. 2.8.7 Undertaking complete control of classified jobs to avoid leakages. 2.8.8 Supervising all jobs scheduling to the section. 2.8.9 Taking charge of discipline and staff welfare in the Section.
3. 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 I or advancement of Apprentice Printer i.e. Printing Assistant Grade II who has successfully completed the training programme for Assistant Superintendent of Press. 3.1.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Ordinary National Diploma in Machine Printing, Graphic Arts, Printing Technology or Book Binding from Yaba College of Technology or any other recognized institution. 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 any of the qualification specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.2. above plus at least two years post qualification cognate experience. 3.2.3 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Higher National Diploma. in any of the fields specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.2 above from a recognized institution. 3.2.4 By lateral transfer of a confirmed and suitable Chief Printing Assistant. 3.2.5 Promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Printing Assistant. 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 any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.2 above plus at least five years’ postqualification cognate experience or 3.2.3. above plus at least three years’ postqualification 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 eight years’ postqualification cognate experience or 3.2.3. above plus at least six 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. above plus at least eleven years postqualification cognate experience or 3.2.3. above plus at least nine years’ postqualification cognate experience. 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 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.
ADVANCEMENT BEYOND THE CADRE Any officer in the Superintendent of Press Cadre who acquires any of the qualifications specified for appointment to any higher grade will be 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
