GPO 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

Duties

Reviews job jacket for identification of paper stock, ink, and plates; Gathers materials and supplies needed to complete the job; notifies pressperson when supplies are diminishing and need to be reordered. Obtains stock from designated area by use of a truck, loads stock into feed unit of press by hand or with the use of a truck, sets pre-loader, brings load to pre-staging area height, and engages feeder tapes. Maintains and operates take-out desks. Sets-up feeder and ensures that paper is moving properly through the press and is in register. Throughout pressrun, monitors side guide to make certain that stock is in register and is feeding correctly. Monitors press for any problems and notifies pressperson immediately of any problems. Includes, but is not limited to: stock shifting in feeder and catch-ups or foreign objects on plates and/or blankets that could obstruct printing.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements.
• 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.
• Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. An extensive amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
• Moderate lifting is required for objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination, dexterity, proficient vision, and the ability to discern colors.
• Duties are performed in a press production environment where there is exposure to moving mechanical parts, noise, ink mist, odors/fumes, spray powder, and paper dust.
• Ear protection, face masks, and safety shoes are provided and are required for the incumbent to wear when presses are running.
• To avoid material loss or bodily injury, extreme caution is required when operating material handling truck. The work is performed indoors, with no exposure to excessive heat of cold.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, you must meet the following requirements: To minimally qualify for the KX-4401-7 level, you must meet the requirement below: Applicants must meet SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT #1 Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: assisting in the operation of multi-unit or multi-color offset sheetfed presses. and the Following Job Elements: Operation of Multi-Color Sheetfed Feeder Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading) 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 to be considered.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the Screen-Out.

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Michele Jarman
• Phone: 202-431-3129
• Email: [email protected]