Full Time Printing Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is with the Administrative Services Division, Information, Management and Analysis Branch (IMAB). IMAB provides support and advice to program offices on printing, graphic design, distribution, mail services and warehouse publications. IMAB also plans and directs the procurement of such services for Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) nationwide.
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Duties
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• Provides support and advice to program offices on printing, graphic design, distribution, mail services and warehouse publications.
• Surveys, evaluates, and recommends the newest technology to improve printing management's effectiveness and efficiency.
• Consults with officials at all levels.
• Manages and processes incoming printing/distribution and publications' assignments.
• Procures printing for various program such as administrative forms, publications, instruction manuals, pamphlets, brochures, posters, magnets.
• Prepares requisitions for the procurement of printing distribution.
• Recommends most economical means of production to ensure the highest quality of printing at the most reasonable cost.
• Plans graphic design and development of printing processes for agency-wide public health and recruitment initiatives.
• Develops policies, standards and methods for managing Agency wide printing and graphic design program.
• Provides advisory services regarding printing and distribution policies.
• Works closely with customers and commercial vendors.
• Resolves complex work problems or complaints.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below:
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Printing Services Series (1654):
This position has an individual occupational requirement that must be met in order to qualify for the position:
Education: 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.
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Specialized Experience: Experience that provided a knowledge of printing equipment, methods of production, and sources of printing. 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.

In addition to the individual occupational requirements for the 1654 job series, applicants must meet the following:
For the GS-12 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service) that demonstrates working independently and that provided you with at least 3 of the 5 following areas:

• Developing cost estimates for printing and distribution projects and/or negotiates cost and deadlines within an Agency budget.
• Analyzing, developing and implementing policies, standards, principles and methods for managing an Agency-wide printing or graphic design program.
• Using automated databases to track, prepare and distribute Agency mail and Federal Express activities.
• Planning and directing the procurement of printing, graphic design, distribution, mail services, and/or warehouse publications.
• Coordinating with management and commercial vendors to assure print projects meet the needs of the customer.

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 and 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 education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. Do not simply submit your highest degree earned as many of the required courses MAY be on an undergraduate transcript. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university.
If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Selectees may be eligible for Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual (CSALA).
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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