State of Washington Classified Job Specification
PHOTOLITHOGRAPHER SUPERVISOR
Definition
As a working supervisor, supervises a photolithographic laboratory.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class supervise Photolithographers and perform journey-level photolithographic work.
Typical Work
Supervises Photolithographers and other employees in a photolithographic laboratory;
Operates camera, develops film and makes line and halftone negatives;
Makes color separations for four-color process printing;
Prepares zinc plates for 25x38 or larger press;
Performs opaquing, stripping, marking, and other detailed processes; performs extensive retouching of illustrations to eliminate flaws and to bring work into accord with original;
Performs related duties as required.
Operates camera, develops film and makes line and halftone negatives;
Makes color separations for four-color process printing;
Prepares zinc plates for 25x38 or larger press;
Performs opaquing, stripping, marking, and other detailed processes; performs extensive retouching of illustrations to eliminate flaws and to bring work into accord with original;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: operation, adjustment, and maintenance of photographic equipment such as: process cameras, color enlargers and analyzers, densitometers, automatic film and paper processors, and professional cameras; methods and techniques to produce color photographic prints, duplicate transparencies, and quality line and half tone negatives.
Ability to: analyze and produce the desired or best possible product utilizing a variety of methods, techniques, and materials necessary to accomplish the product; supervise staff.
Ability to: analyze and produce the desired or best possible product utilizing a variety of methods, techniques, and materials necessary to accomplish the product; supervise staff.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Four years of experience in the printing trade including two years of photolithographic work; or equivalent experience to qualify for journey standing.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Title: 10-12-73
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
General revision. Revises class code (formerly 3625), typical work, minimum qualifications; adds knowledge and abilities; effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise Title: 10-12-73
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
General revision. Revises class code (formerly 3625), typical work, minimum qualifications; adds knowledge and abilities; effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
