Job Description

Summary

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the Plant Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington , District of Columbia.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/21/2023 to 12/04/2023

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Salary

$49.05 - $49.05 per hour

Pay scale & grade

KB 00

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

24-12194808-DE-AA

Control number

761877000

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens and Veterans

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Duties

• Serves as a resource to journeyperson Bookbinders who set up, operate, and adjust binding equipment.
• Troubleshoots the Adhesive Binder Replace belts, clamps, clinchers, glue pots, suction hoses, over feeders, conveyors, an trimmers.
• Replaces belts, pushers, and clamps in the 3-knife trimmer.
• Troubleshoots Casemaker Machine. Replaces tape on cylinder rollers, and replaces back\xc2\xadlining knives and belts.
• Identifies and coordinates major repair problems with Engineering Service.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Nonsensitive security clearance.
• Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
• Physical - Effort: Duties require Moderate lifting is required for objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision.
• Working Conditions: Duties are performed in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated area.
• Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to low frequency noise generated by bindery equipment. The work is performed indoors, with no exposure to excessive heat or cold.
• Selectee must successfully pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Head Operator, KB -4402-00, you must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of a Head Operator.

Applicants must meet the following SCREENOUT, Element #1 Ability to do the work of a Head Operator without more than normal supervision to be considered for this position. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online assessment questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is:
Screen Out-Job Element #1 Ability to do the work of a Head Operator without more than normal supervision.
The duties for this position include possessing the following knowledge, skills, ability, training or experience: 1) possessing journeyman bookbinder level knowledge of procedures, processes and methods related to binding operations, 2) the ability to read and interpret instructions and specifications related to folder and inserter operations and 3) ability to perform all functions required to maintain high-speed production equipment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement(12/04/2023) to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

Additional information

Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and

Separated Employees:
If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website.

Work Life Balance:
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).

Background Investigation:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a suitability,. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.

The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.

Schedule A (Disability Appointment):
Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional\'s" letterhead and signed.

The Selectee will work shift 3 (11-30 pm-8:00 am)

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Federal government of the United States