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 Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia

Duties

Receive incoming/outgoing shipments including new procurement, receipts, and returns. Process and verify quantities and conditions of materials and equipment. Load and unload trucks, or other conveyances ensuring the conveyance is suitable for safe transportation. Material Handler loading, and unloading, and movement of roll paper stock and other material stock. Verify receipt, storage and distribution of all materials and paper within section.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must pass a background check 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.
• Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
• Physical - Effort: Duties require Moderate lifting is required for objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision.
• Working Conditions: Duties are performed in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated area.
• Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to low frequency noise generated by bindery equipment. The work is performed indoors, with no exposure to excessive heat or cold.
• Applicants must possess a valid license to operate electric powered trucks.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, 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 perform the work of a Printing Plant Worker (Clamp Truck Operator) without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out). This includes performing as a Materials Handler in the loading, unloading, and movement of roll paper stock and other material stock into, out of, and within the Warehouse. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of this position. These duties often include possessing knowledge, and skill in the movement of materials handled, such as stacking, palletization and special requirements; licensed and skilled in the function of all controls for driving clamp trucks, including other materials handling equipment of lesser capacity, such as, labor savers, double reach lift trucks, high lift fork trucks, tractors, low lift walkers, and riders (electric and LP gas) 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 Government Publishing Office 732 North Capital Street NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Alice Adekunle
• Email: [email protected]