Printing Specialist

Treasury, Departmental Offices • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located at Departmental Offices, Management CFO – Treasury Operations, in the Document and Communications Services Branch. The Printing Specialist manages the web-enabled electronic job submission system and print server management system. The role operates a front-end microcomputer or computer workstation to receive and convert customer data, including text and graphics, into formats suitable for production runs on an electronic duplicating system.

The specialist ensures submitted files are correct and appropriate for production, selects system features and options to meet job specifications, and uses job management software to organize and manage queues across multiple pieces of equipment. The position requires qualifying specialized experience, related graduate education, or an allowed combination of experience and education. The position offers ad-hoc telework and flexible work schedules; relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and personnel vetting; onboarding includes Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back enrollment.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested and comply with federal ethics laws; financial or other interests may be reviewed for conflicts of interest.
• Must use Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Must complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• For GS-09, must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-07, including experience reviewing printing proofs or final products across quality levels and increasing complexity, from basic documents to advanced Adobe Software Suite designs and other digital printing; processing, writing, and reviewing contract orders; working with a project-management team on milestones, deadlines, contractual requirements, and analytical information; and working with printed products ranging from spot colors to four-color process printing.
• In lieu of specialized experience, may qualify with a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
• May qualify through a combination of experience and education; only graduate education beyond the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may count toward the education component.
• Qualifying education must be in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.
• Education must generally be from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education requires proof of creditability through a credentialing agency.
• Part-time experience is prorated; applicants should provide employment dates and hours worked per week to receive full experience credit.

Responsibilities

• Manage the web-enabled electronic job submission system and print server management system for the Document and Communications Services Branch.
• Operate a front-end microcomputer or computer workstation to receive and convert customer text and graphics data into formats suitable for electronic duplicating production runs.
• Review customer files to ensure they are correct and appropriate for production and do not contain copyrighted material.
• Select system features and options needed to complete jobs according to specifications.
• Use job management software independently to sort, prioritize, and manipulate the order of jobs in system queues across multiple pieces of equipment to use the system effectively and efficiently.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may continue after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods; the employer pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Ad-hoc telework opportunities and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level