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

Supports the XPub Development team which is responsible for implementing and maintaining the XPub Enterprise Client and Server Applications. Creates, Edits, Validates and Publishes semantically rich XML documents that validate against target Document Type Definitions and XML Schemas Provide guidance, training, assistance, and operational support with creating, editing, validating, and publishing XML documents using the XPub system and commercial XML editors. Tests XPUB between releases and assists users in achieving proficiency with the XPUB system.

Requirements

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigation for a Suitability.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify
• Selectee must successfully pass pre-employment conditions of employment prior to appointment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Printing Services Specialist, PG - 1654 - 12 , you must meet the following requirements: For the Printing Services Specialist series, qualifications can bet met by an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) or Specialized experience at the next lower grade level in that series: INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT Education: Possess Undergraduate AND Graduate Education in any of the following major fields of study: journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics. OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Specialized Experience PG-1654-12: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the PG-1654-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions. Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.). Managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers. Performing production control work in a large printing plant. Serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment. Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing. Planning, estimating, and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications. Performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operations. In addition to the above, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-11 grade level or higher in the Federal Service that includes: 1.) Working with customers providing advice and making recommendations to successfully meet their publishing needs. 2.) Experience with XML documents, including but not limited to XML structure, XML tagging, well formedness, and semantic validity. 3.) Use of web-based applications, spreadsheets, and similar tools to collaborate with team members, track work, and report on progress. 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 (02/07/2024) to be considered.

Education

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html". And Recheck- the Default Accredited Education Text Box.

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Delon Ford
• Phone: 202-304-9777
• Email: [email protected]