The primary purpose of this position is: To provide printing services support to the 637th TRG as part of the Logistics Flight Supply Operations Section, 637th TRSS Logistics Flight (TLF) in the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC). Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Provide In-House Printing Production. Receive and interpret print requests. Determines requirements, specifications, equipment required, and quantity of materials. Coordinate commercial printing support to maintain established inventory levels. Determine requirements by reviewing automated inventory reports and physically counting items in warehouse to verify inventory reports; request and review print package consisting of digital files and supplemental paperwork for each item; estimate costs; and determine the program for printing. Maintain administrative files. Maintain reference files and literature required to perform work assignments on inhouse production equipment, and to maintain knowledge of commercial printing processes and standards. Printing quality assurance. Inspect preproduction proofs to ensure compliance with printing specifications, color correctness, and overall project quality. Maintain equipment. Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment such as cleaning, restocking, and adjustment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must obtain security background clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to maintain on-call status.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours such as rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, call back, holidays, etc.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to participate in contingency situations, both real world and exercise.
• Must have or obtain a valid state driver’s license.
• Subject to pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Standards for Administrative and Management Position; Printing Services Series 1654 BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: One full year studying journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes : Experience that provided a knowledge of printing equipment, methods of production, and sources of printing. 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. Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in printing services. Knowledge, skill and ability to setup, operate, adjust, and maintain printing equipment and electronic duplicating systems with network and media conversion capabilities. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to be able to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports. Knowledge and skill in using the equipment's capability to program new jobs and duplicate jobs concurrently in order to utilize the full productive capabilities of the system. Basic knowledge of accounting techniques to manage funds authorized and account for expenditures. OR EDUCATION: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the functions and policies of departments within DLIELC sufficient to properly accomplish printing requests. 2. Ability to operate and diagnose printing, copying, folding, binding, cutting, hole punch/drill, and packaging equipment. 3. Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical formulas to determine proper and accurate costing for requisitioned material, automated system financial reports, accounting methods, and record filing procedures and proper records for statistical and historical data costing and budgeting while utilizing automated system to input and extract data, create reports, and maintain automated files. 4. Knowledge of the functions, instructions and notices of government agencies such as the Government Printing Office and the Defense Printing Service to explain printing needs in correct terminology, and ability to acquire printing services supply functions and inventory management procedures sufficient to control stock of printed materials. 5. Ability to deal or negotiate effectively with agency, GPO and commercial contractor personnel through verbal, personal, and written contact. 6. Ability to analyze prices, cost factors, and contractor equipment in relation to invitation for bids while being able to evaluate quality and production capabilities of contractors. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Lackland AFB 1720 Patrick Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]