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 inWashington , District of Columbia.

Duties

Provides technical training to apprentices for duration of apprentice program. Records weekly activities of apprentices assigned to his/her section. Records include information about equipment operated and signature verification by appropriate officials. Monitors progress of apprentices and provides input regarding performance ratings. Identifies and researches training opportunities for journeypersons. Proofreads both straight and tabular matter to detect and mark all typographical, spelling, and style errors using standard proofreader marks. Manipulates files and extensions in the database to make corrections and updates. Revises galley corrections and page proofs manually and electronically.

Requirements

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
• Strength test may be required.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
• Physical Effort - Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching and reaching above the shoulder.
• Working Conditions: Duties are performed in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated area.
• Working Conditions: Some duties will be performed in an office setting, most duties will be performed in a production environment where there is exposure to moving mechanical parts, noise, odors/fumes, and dust.
• Condition of Employment-Applicants must successfully pass pre-employment requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following SCREEN OUT/ Job Element 46: Ability to Instruct to be considered eligible for the position. Applicant must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of the position of a Craft Training Representative (Keyboard/Proof), KI-4403-00. These duties include providing technical training to apprentices, KI-4403-02 and recording weekly activities; identifying and coordinating training; monitoring progress of apprentices; identifying and researching training opportunities to keep up to industry standards; proofreading both straight and tabular matter to detect and mark all typographical, spelling, a style errors; keyboarding coded manuscript copy; manipulating files and extensions in the database to make corrections and updates; revising galley corrections and page proofs and utilizing SGML, XML, and associated programs. To qualify for the position, 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 Craft Training Representative (Keyboard/Proof). These duties require skill in recording weekly activities; identifying and coordinating training; monitoring progress of apprentices; identifying and researching training opportunities to keep up to industry standards; proofreading both straight and tabular matter to detect and mark all typographical, spelling, a style errors; keyboarding coded manuscript copy; manipulating files and extensions in the database to make corrections and updates; revising galley corrections and page proofs and utilizing SGML, XML, and associated programs. Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, Ability to Instruct Job Element #46 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 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: Ability to Instruct. (SCREEN OUT) In addition to the requirements above, GPO employees competing under merit promotion procedures must meet all of the following criteria in accordance with Federal Merit Promotion Plan, GPO Instruction 615.2C (Appendix B): 1. Have completed a formal, recognized apprenticeship or GPO journeyperson training program, or possess substantially equivalent practical experience in the trade of the vacancy; AND 2. Have at least 1 year of journeyperson experience subsequent to completion of the above apprenticeship or training; AND 3. Have served a minimum of 1 year in Career or Career-Conditional appointment in the GPO. OR 4. Have served at least 1 year in an administrative or supervisory capacity related to the work of the position/ series: Proofreader/KeyBoarder-Hand Composing. . 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

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

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Kathleen Phelan
• Phone: 202-538-0626
• Email: [email protected]