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Duties

Serving as a Printing Services Specialist GS-1654-11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is within the Publishing Branch (PUB), Student Services Division (SSD) under the Mission & Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD), and located in, Glynco, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to provide printing management planning and support to PUB. Serving as a primary point of contact for print services consultation between the FLETC and its varied clients, FLETC staff, partner organizations, the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), suppliers and vendors. Innovating and seeking the latest technologies, utilizing the GPO contract vehicles, and researching options to further expand the use of automation to promote efficiency and effectiveness for the printing management program at FLETC. Planning and directing all aspects of the various printing services procured via the GPO and its contract vehicles (one time bid, single, multiple award contracts, etc.) and sources. Staying abreast of trending technologies, GPO initiatives associated with printing procurement and state-of-the art industry technology and practices. Drafting and writing detailed printing and binding specifications; identifying, initiating and generating detailed specifications for term contracts for recurring print requirements for training programs. Reviewing bids and determining acceptable bidders for printing services contacts. Scheduling and monitoring contractor performance to ensure compliance with established schedules and specifications. Providing complex reports used for forecasting budget execution, budget expenditures in conjunction with the branch manager. Providing statistical input in support of overall program management. Consulting and negotiating with a varied clientele; instructors, curriculum developers, public affairs staff, general counsel, human capital, partner organization representatives and management staff on all facets of printing procurement and management.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). For more information visit: https://www.afge.org/about-us/afge-at-a-glance/.?
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• You will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service reviewing printing specifications or other related documents, following up on status inquiries, and preparing cost estimates for staff offices; AND 2) Utilizing procurement policies, principles, procedures, and practices to negotiate and monitor contract agreements for the print production of agency/organization outreach materials and other printed materials. OR Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics; OR Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree with major study in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics; OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Only graduate education in excess of the first 36 semester hours will be combined with the specialized experience. This will be calculated using your resume and transcripts submitted with your application. College Transcripts are required if using education substitution. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Michele Bell
• Phone: (912) 280-5179
• Email: [email protected]