GPO employees possess a diverse array 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 Security and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington,

Duties

Lead and oversee the preparation of secure postal shipments and armored carrier transports to the Dept of State, regional offices, as well as other end users. Monitor all deliveries to/from platform assuring that security controls are in place. Direct or assist journeyperson in daily task also in loading/unloading cargo and check to see that loads are properly distributed and secured while loading cartons in secured transport cages on a hand-operated power truck. Follow specified postal procedures for shipments, i.e., weights, labels, registers, and stamp cartons and ensures all mailing procedures are correct. Verify and record quantities and number sequences of all cartons assembled for shipment.

Requirements

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectee must successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Selectee must pass a physical examination.
• Work Conditions: Work is performed in a well-lit, air conditioned, and heated but noisy production environment around machines with moving parts.
• Physical Demand: physical activity such as reaching, bending, picking up cartons weighing up to 50 pounds. Repetitive hand, shoulder, and arm movement is necessary, writing delivery receipts, product serial numbers on labels and keeping record.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Printing Plant Worker (Secure Credential), KX -4401-6, you must meet the following requirements: applicants must meet the following SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT #1: Ability to do the work of a Printing Plant Worker (Secure Credential) without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) to be considered eligible for the position, applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of this position. These duties require: set up, operate, or make adjustments to the shipment label printer; verify the integrity of the cartons, seals, or content; write shipment receipts, record receipts numbers and other pertinent information on shipment reports 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 (11/18/2024) to be considered.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Gwendolyn Barnett
• Phone: 202-512-1308
• Email: [email protected]