Job Description

SummaryGPO employees possess a diverse representation 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 Security and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates05/30/2024 to 06/13/2024This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary$57.97 - $57.97 per hourplus on Fri/Sat additional 10% differential and Sundays additional 25% differentialPay scale & gradeKJ 00Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement number24-12430307-DE-SLControl number793564500This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. CitizensVideosDuties

• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair all types of machinery such as printing and bindery equipment, and industrial trucks.
• Responsible for welding, cutting, and brazing of different metals.
• Set up and operate machine shop equipment (i.e., lathes, milling machines and grinders) to fabricate parts for repairs to production and other related machinery and equipment.
• Perform bench work such as filing, scraping and use of other hand tools for fitting and assembling machine parts from metal stock.
• Perform all periodic Preventative Maintenance (PM) routine (PM) as assigned by management.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required
• Selectee must pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment
• 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 Secret Clearance.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigation for a Non-Critical Sensitive Moderate Risk background investigation.
• Physical Effort: Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching. An extensive amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
• Physical Effort: Frequent lifting is required for objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbent is sometimes required to lift and move items weighing in excess of 50 pounds with the assistance of weight handling equipment or other workers.
• Working Conditions: Duties are performed inside where there is exposure to flying metal chips, abrasive particles, noise, dirt, coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds.
• Working Conditions: There is danger to fingers, hands, and other parts of the body from cutting tools, grinding wheels, rotating pieces, and moving parts of machines.
• Working Conditions: Safety protection is required in all areas of the plant. Some work assignments can be outdoors in all weather conditions.

QualificationsTo qualify for the Machinist, KJ -3414-00, you must meet the following requirements:Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element: Job Element #1: tAbility to do the work of a machinist without more than normal supervision, in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing and continuous process environment. Examples of experience include experience related to analyze interrelated dimensions or complex configuration problems and determine effective solutions; troubleshoot on a wide range of machines and determine repair processes in conjunction with appropriate engineering and technical authority; assemble, install, maintain and repair a variety of printing, binding and related machinery and equipment (i.e. printing and bindery, industrial trucks, power plant and air conditioning machinery); make independent interpretations of drawings and specifications that are lacking in dimensions, tolerances and types of fits and finishes, and make repairs.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(06/13/2024) to be considered.EducationSubstitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.Additional informationThe selectee will work shift 1. Weekend Work Hours are (36-hour week, Friday - Sunday) 6:00am- 6:30pm.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: andSeparated 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:For a Secret Clearance:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Secret clearance. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Secret clearance. 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; this security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.GPO will conduct an interim security clearance, pending the completion of the full investigative requirements for the final Secret clearance. The interim security clearance will be granted based on the favorable completion of preliminary checks that are accomplished as part of the security clearance process. 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.Additional vacancies may be filled by 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. .

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