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, District of Columbia

Duties

Assists in starting equipment via touch screen, adjusts and help operate a variety of automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities. Assists in combining electro-mechanically with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products. Assists in making needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple workstations on a single machine. Observes how to interpret job orders, which may be for one-of-a-kind materials; documents how to plan bindery operations utilizing the most efficient procedures and methods to meet job requirements to complete a combined finishing operation. Shadows Bindery Operators in inspecting the work-in-process throughout the manufacturing process of U.S. Passports, Passport related components, Smart Cards, and Smart Card related components.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigation for a secret clearance.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Selectee must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Bindery Machine Operator (Production Technician), you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, SCREEN OUT ELEMENT #1): Ability to do the work of a Bindery Machine Operator (Production Technician) without more than normal supervision. Examples of training or experience needed include: 1) Experience and/or interest for learning skills as an Bindery Machine Operator(Production Technician)without more than normal supervision, 2.The ability to follow simple directions, 3) ability to work safely, 3) dexterity, reliability and dependability, 4) basic knowledge of mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make adjustments as needed; and 5) ability to use PCs for common applications, such as: spreadsheet programs, databases, and word processing. In addition to meeting the above Screen-Out Element, qualification hurdle assessments will be conducted prior to selection to measure the following aptitudes: Mechanical Principles Reading Comprehension Basic Computing Skills 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 (11/17/2025) to be considered. This Open Continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications through October 24, 2025, or until 300 applications have been received or all positions have been filled whichever occurs first. The intent of this announcement is to establish a standing register of qualified candidates and refer for consideration when vacancies occur. Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the Business Unit. The initial cut off for the referral list is December 28, 2024, or until 100 applicants are within reach. The remaining cut-off dates are listed below. Eligible applications Additional application cut-off dates are as follows: 1st Cut-off: 12/28/2024 or when 100 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first. 2nd Cut-off: 03/28/2025 or when 200 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first. 3rd Cut-off: 06/28/2025 or when 300 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first. Final Closing date: 10/28/2025 ****ONCE ALL SELECTIONS ARE MADE, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.*****

Education

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Sindy Leon
• Phone: 202-805-8732
• Email: [email protected]