FORMS TECHNICIAN 0570

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the evaluation and design of forms used in data processing, manual administrative procedures and/or to be produced in a print shop. The incumbent acts as a technical assistant to a Forms Analyst or print shop personnel, and helps analyze the information needs of a department, and develops new or revised forms to process and maintain information more effectively. Though under immediate supervision, the incumbent is expected to exercise some independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in designing forms to be used in record keeping and reporting by means of data processing and manual administrative procedures;

Reviews forms printing requests for applicability to printing equipment and provides advice regarding changes which would result in more economical production;

Evaluates existing forms and makes recommendations on the format and content to include necessary information and to reduce duplication, inventories and preparation time;

May confer with user personnel in the design of printed forms;

Helps maintain an inventory control and master file of all forms printed and distributed;

Keeps informed of new form innovations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of forms analysis and design; some knowledge of forms analysis and design related to offset printing; some knowledge of the reporting and data collection requirements relevant to the administration of a governmental department; ability to learn the principles, practices and procedures of data processing information input and retrieval systems; ability to maintain systematic records and files of forms being used and available from vendors; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze and solve problems related to information management and retrieval; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree; or,

b) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, and two (2) years of experience in forms analysis and design; or,

c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and (4) years of experience in forms analysis and design; or,

d) An equivalent combination of education and experiences as defined by the limits of a), b)and c).

R03/28/02

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03