Summary 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 Official Journals of Government, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Responsible for the daily coordination and scheduling of all congressional products and serves as a Government Publishing Office (GPO) liaison with congressional staff, communities, and support organizations. Works closely with Production Manager in order to monitor production and set schedules to ensure the timely delivery of congressional publications to congressional, executive and judicial offices to ensure deadlines are met. Prepares jackets for Senate and House standing committee’ prints of bills and hearings and maintains database of government agencies’ requirements for future prints of bills, reports, hearings, and laws. Communicates with Directors of the Senate and House Document Rooms; Joint Committee and Printing staff when additional copies of legislation or other Congressional documents are requested. Acts as a liaison between customers and Production Planning and Control to ensure data transfer files are available for Production. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Printing Service Specialist, PU - 1654 - 11/12 , you must meet the following requirements: 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. The 1654 series has an Individual Occupational Requirement(IOR): applicants must meet the Basic Education Requirement of Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics or Experience - Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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. -AND- To qualify for the PU-11 grade level: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent of the PU-09 level or higher as listed in ' A'; or education as listed in 'B', or 'combination of education and experience as listed in 'C' below: A. You must have one year of specialized experience at the PU-09 (or equivalent) level or higher to be eligible for the PU-11. Specialized experience for the PG-11 level is defined as: Planning and scheduling of printing, binding, pre-press or production work in coordination with Congressional customers and within the office of Congressional Publishing Services; and Providing recommendations to congressional customers or organizations regarding printing or binding requests. -OR- B. You must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or have completed three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or have an LL.M if related to this position. (Note: Qualifying major study - journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics; and you must include a copy of your Official or Unofficial Transcript along with you application package; and if not submitted, you will be given no further consideration for this position). -OR- C. You must have a combination of experience and education that equals 100% of the total requirement. (Major study-printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art). To qualify for the PU-12 grade level: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent of the PU-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes: Planning and scheduling of printing, binding, pre-press or production work in coordination with Congressional customers and within the office of Congressional Publishing Services; Providing recommendations to congressional customers or organizations regarding printing or binding requests; and Reviewing written specifications and making corrections if needed to ensure that customer requirements are met. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (05/23/2024) to be considered. SALARY BY GRADE PU-11: $91,041.00 - $118,350.00 PU-12: $109,120.00 - $141,851.00 10% Night Differential added to the pay for overnight shift work. The selectee will work shift 2. - 8 Hour shift Monday - Friday. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may be used at the PU-11 grade level only but NOT used at the PU-12 grade level. At the PU-11 level: Qualifying educational requirements are: A. Possession of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR B. Applicant must have completed three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or have an LL.M if related to this position. (Note: Qualifying major study - journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics;) OR C. You must have a combination of experience and education that equals 100% of the total requirement. (Major study-printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art). 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. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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 Required Documents For Applicants qualifying on the basis of education: School transcript(s) - official or unofficial. A transcript is required if you are claiming to qualify based on your education. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable; at the minimum the transcript should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, and GPA. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to an official job offer. Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). GPO Telework Program: The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection. Please note, effective September 7, 2021 GPO will move to the GPOSAFE Step 3 which is our permanent operating status. GPO supports the use of telework and each telework arrangement is unique depending on the needs of the position, supervisor, and employee. This position may be authorized for telework and/or flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. The selectee will have the option of applying for the telework program, with the understanding that they must obtain supervisory approval for participation. Telework eligibility should be discussed during the interview process. The GPO Telework Program Policy does not apply to employees in the GPO Office of the Inspector General and employees whose wages are negotiated outside of the OPM established locality pay tables. This position is Telework Eligible. GPO Remote Work Policy: GPO offers a flexible work arrangement in which an employee can work most or all of the time from a different geographic area.. This position is not eligible for Remote work. Background Investigation: For Public Trust: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Low-Risk Public Trust. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a LowRisk Public Trust. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. Schedule A (Disability Appointment):Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed. This position may be selected at the 11 or 12 grade level. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.