Job Description:

• 1) Designs engraving plate for printing government securities, such as currency, stamps, and bonds, according to preliminary drawings and knowledge of engraving and printing techniques: Examines preliminary sketch of design from government agency desiring to issue new or modified design.

• 2) Modifies design to conform with technical characteristics and limitations of reproduction, engraving, and printing equipment and to introduce design elements to discourage counterfeiting, using drawing instruments.

• 3) Selects or suggests colored inks pleasing to eye, consistent with dignity of security and need to discourage counterfeiting.

• 4) Confers with representatives of issuing agency to obtain design approval.

• 5) May originate designs and design suggestions for securities.