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 Plant Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington , District of Columbia.

Duties

Responsible for designing and modifying custom fonts for use in a print composition system. Size, scale and edit bitmapped and vector-based digital images as required for placement in print and online products. Responsible for working with software developers in the design of internally and externally facing web sites.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee must pass a drug test 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 Low-Risk clearance.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Visual Information Specialist, PG -1084-13, you must meet the following requirements: Basic Requirements: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- To minimally qualify for the PG-13 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience at the PG-12 or equivalent grade level or higher: Specialized experience includes: Experience with designing typefaces for publishing systems on a font-by-font and character-by-character basis; Creating custom artwork and graphic page designs and layouts for special projects using relevant tools (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat); and Assisting with multiple design projects, conducting customer meetings, and guide customers on best publishing practices. 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(11/06/2023) to be considered.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Mone't Davis-Kelsey
• Phone: 202-512-1308
• Email: [email protected]