- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Includes proofreaders of Braille.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers spend a lot of their time Thinking Creatively. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension, and Written Expression. Proofreaders and Copy Markers are typically characterized as being Conventional and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Communications and Media, English Language, and Philosophy and Theology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Writing.
Work Activities
Thinking Creatively
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Processing Information
Selling or Influencing Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information
Interacting With Computers
Assisting and Caring for Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Abilities
Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Oral Comprehension
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Originality
Visualization
Time Sharing
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Mathematical Reasoning
Speed of Closure
Control Precision
Visual Color Discrimination
Number Facility
Interests
Conventional
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
Realistic
Knowledge
Communications and Media
English Language
Philosophy and Theology
Clerical
Geography
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
History and Archeology
Personnel and Human Resources
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Mathematics
Foreign Language
Law and Government
Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Fine Arts
Transportation
Wages
Massachusetts
$43,100
California
$39,000
Illinois
$38,630
New York
$38,020
Vermont
$37,980
Colorado
$37,670
District of Columbia
$37,590
Puerto Rico
$36,820
Washington
$35,490
Maryland
$34,960
North Carolina
$33,960
Mississippi
$33,500
Pennsylvania
$32,700
Rhode Island
$32,320
Nevada
$31,830
New Jersey
$31,310
Alabama
$31,210
Virginia
$31,070
Minnesota
$30,780
Florida
$29,620
Iowa
$29,620
Kentucky
$29,580
Tennessee
$29,580
West Virginia
$28,260
South Carolina
$27,990
Michigan
$27,940
Nebraska
$27,630
Arizona
$27,590
Oklahoma
$27,400
New Hampshire
$27,310
Missouri
$27,220
Ohio
$27,170
Maine
$27,070
Texas
$26,640
Idaho
$26,480
Connecticut
$26,420
Wisconsin
$26,360
Oregon
$25,550
Louisiana
$25,500
Georgia
$25,350
Utah
$25,350
Indiana
$24,590
Arkansas
$24,340
Kansas
$23,440
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Listening
Time Management
Coordination
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Quality Control Analysis
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Operations Analysis
Science
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Integrity
Initiative
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Leadership
Independence
Self Control
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Sitting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Contact With Others
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Work With Work Group or Team
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Coordinate or Lead Others
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Level of Competition
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With External Customers
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Work Schedules
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
- Importance Supplemental-
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction and/or reprinting.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree