Job Descriptions

Proofsheet Corrector Job

1. Replaces slugs in set type to correct errors indicated on proofsheet preparatory to printing of final copy: Arranges galleys of linotype slugs in sequence on correction table. 2. Compares corrected type slugs against proof to detect errors. 3. Compares guide symbols on proof with galley symbol, and reads portion …





Proof-Technician Helper Job

1. Tests and inspects small arms, artillery weapons, ammunition, and bombs for safety and quality control: Obtains sample ammunition from production lot for ballistic testing. 2. Sets up targets on ranges. 3. Fires weapons to determine mechanical function, accuracy, and velocity under variable conditions. 4. Records number of defective pieces …

Prop Attendant Job

1. Readies stage, equipment, and seating area of theater prior to performances, and produces special lighting and sound effects during performances, using various equipment and devices: Lifts, places, and repositions special effect props, such as breakaway walls, dry ice in smoke/fog generator, and stage elevators, for use by performers during …

Prop Maker Job

1. Fabricates and assembles props, miniatures, and sets for motion pictures and theatrical productions from a variety of materials, using handtools and woodworking and metalworking machines and equipment: Analyzes sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions to determine type props and other materials needed and equipment required. 2. Measures and marks cutting …

Propellant-Charge Loader Job

1. Measures quantities of explosives and loads them into propellant charge bags: Measures approximate quantity of powder, using volumetric weighing machine. 2. Weighs charge on scale. 3. Verifies weight on second scale. 4. Empties charge into charge bag. 5. Sews opening together at top of bag, using sewing machine.

Propellant-Charge-Zone Assembler Job

1. Assembles and ties together charge bags loaded with explosives: Lifts bags from barrels and positions them on bench. 2. Joins and secures four tying straps over top of assembly. 3. Slips circumference gauge over completed charge zone to determine that size of charge is within prescribed limits.

Property Clerk Job

1. Receives, stores, records, and issues money, valuables, and other articles seized as evidence, removed from prisoner, or recovered, lost, or stolen property: Prepares record of articles and valuables received, including description of article, name of owner, name of police officer from whom received, and reason for retention. 2. Issues …

Property Coordinator Job

1. Provides stage properties for theatrical production: Purchases or rents properties from merchants and museums or obtains properties from theater or warehouse. 2. Arranges with PROP MAKER for construction of period furniture and properties. 3. Arranges properties on stage for each scene. 4. Clears or directs clearing of properties from …

Property Custodian Job

1. Receives, stores, and issues properties in motion picture studio prop room: Examines incoming property for breaks and flaws and notifies supervisor of damage. 2. Attaches identification tags or labels to property according to type of object. 3. Keeps records of incoming and outgoing props, props in inventory, and rented …

Proof-Machine Operator Job

1. Operates machines to encode, add, cancel, photocopy, and sort checks, drafts, and money orders for collection and to prove records of transactions: Places checks into machine that encodes amounts in magnetic ink, adds amounts, and cancels check. 2. Enters amount of each check, using keyboard. 3. Places encoded checks …

Proof Inspector Job

1. Fires small arms weapons to test loading, firing, and ejection mechanisms: Places gun in fixture of proof-shoot box, and loads it with ammunition. 2. Fires gun specified number of times manually and by remote control to test its shock resistance and function of loading, firing, and extraction mechanisms. 3. …

Proof-Coin Collector Job

1. Inspects proof coins produced by U. 2. S. 3. Mint for imperfections, such as burrs, scratches, and flattened edges. 4. Packs satisfactory units for mailing to coin collectors in specially designed protective envelopes. 5. May inspect medals, lapel buttons, ribbons, and similar items attached to coins for decorative or …

Proofer, Prepress Job

1. Makes single or multicolored prepress proofs of text and graphics, performing any combination of following duties: Places base material and color coated sheet or light sensitive film into laminating machine that transfers pigment from sheet or laminates light sensitive film to base. 2. Exposes base to corresponding color-separated negative …

Progress Clerk Job

1. Records and reports progress of construction work: Reviews information, such as daily record of activities, records of materials received and used, and reports from various workers. 2. Prepares and types report. 3. May inspect and measure work completed. 4. May photograph construction work at various stages of completion to …

Progressive Assembler And Fitter Job

1. Assembles farm or lawn-and-garden machinery, such as tractors, harvesters, plow disks, rakes, roto-tillers, and snow throwers at one station of progressive assembly line, using handtools and power tools: Files edges and reams holes to align parts, such as chains, gears, housings, transmissions, radiators, fuel lines, and wheels with main …

Project Engineer Job

1. Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility: Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to project requirements. 2. Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project, such as technical studies, …

Project Manager, Environmental Research Job

1. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of staff involved in developing procedures, equipment, and techniques to solve pollution problems, using scientific research methods: Schedules and assigns duties to staff research scientists and engineers based on evaluation of their knowledge of specific disciplines. 2. Confers with project scientists and research engineers …

Project-Crew Worker Job

1. Cleans walls, floors, ceilings, and structural members of buildings, using steam-cleaning equipment, brooms, and scrapers, and removes spillage and overflow of materials being processed or manufactured, with shovel and rake. 2. Applies sealer to tile and concrete floors to protect them against subsequent spillage, using mop or brush. 3. …

Projection Printer Job

1. Produces enlarged or reduced photographic prints from original negative or positive, using projection printer: Sorts orders according to type, size, and processing requirements. 2. Examines negative for contrast to determine grade of sensitized paper required for print. 3. Places sensitized paper on easel and adjusts sliding arms of easel …

Prompter Job

1. Prompts performers in operatic productions: Marks copy of vocal score to note cues. 2. Observes CONDUCTOR, ORCHESTRA and follows vocal score to time cues accurately. 3. Speaks or sings in language required by opera to prompt performers.

Program Coordinator Job

1. Coordinates activities of amusement park educational department to present educational scripts during animal performances: Reviews educational materials to gather information for scripts. 2. Confers with animal trainer to verify format of performance, and writes script to coincide with performance, or reviews scripts prepared by department researchers for suggested changes …

Program Proposals Coordinator Job

1. Develops, writes, and edits proposals for new radio or television programs: Reviews program proposals submitted by staff, station and independent producers, and other sources to determine proposal feasibility, based on knowledge of station’s programming needs, policy and budgetary considerations, and potential underwriting sources. 2. Edits proposals, or writes proposals …

Program Specialist, Employee-Health Maintenance Job

1. Coordinates activities of area employers in setting up local government funded program within establishments to help employees who are not functioning at satisfactory levels of job performance due to alcoholism or other behavioral medical problems: Writes and prepares newspaper advertisements, newsletters, and questionnaires and speaks before community groups to …

Programmer, Engineering And Scientific Job

1. Converts scientific, engineering, and other technical problem formulations to format processable by computer: Resolves symbolic formulations, prepares flow charts and block diagrams, and encodes resultant equations for processing by applying extensive knowledge of branch of science, engineering, or advanced mathematics, such as differential equations or numerical analysis, and understanding …

Programmer-Analyst Job

1. Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems: Evaluates user request for new or modified program, such as for financial or human resource management system, clinical research trial results, statistical study of traffic patterns, or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design, …