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 Plant Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

Transporting cargo consisting mostly of printed material and other special items associated with a printing plant, assuring that cargo and equipment on truck are properly loaded to prevent damage in transit. Completing pre-trip and post-trip safety check sheets and records necessary information on Vehicle Manifest in accordance with office regulations. Assuring that the vehicle is properly serviced; properly equipped to carry out loading and unloading operations; and cleaned by washing both the interior and exterior in addition to sweeping out the truck as necessary. Using hydraulic or electric jack, must be able to handle skids, pallets or hoppers of metal weighing up to 3500 pounds in pull-off or pull-on operations at loading docks that may vary in degree of elevation between truck bed and platform level.

Requirements

• Selectee may be required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Public Trust.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 60 days of onboarding.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Printing Plant Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator), KX-5703-7, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: #1 - Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision, 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 not receive further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. In addition to the requirement above applicants must have the following knowledge and ability: Driving medium-heavy delivery trucks. Operating an electric industrial forklift/forktruck to load and unload skids, pallets, cartons or rolls of paper on or from elevators, trucks, vans and trailers. Completing pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and complete the pre-trip and post-trip safety check sheets and records necessary information on Vehicle Manifest in accordance with office regulations. Giving instructions to any assigned helpers. Acting as a guide for truck driver during backing maneuvers. 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 (12/16/2024) to be considered.

Education

Substitution of Training and/or Experience cannot be substituted with Education.

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Susan Woods
• Phone: 202-512-2371
• Email: [email protected]