Lead Peripheral Equipment Operator

Summary Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as 26-DSB-12960288-ST-CC. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Lead Peripheral Equipment Operator, 0350-7, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Learn more about this agency Duties The individual selected for this position will: Operate, maintain, and setup automated machinery. Provide training and guidance to employees in the setup, operation, and maintenance of imaging and automated equipment. Oversee workload scheduling, end-to-end production, and quality assurance of equipment operation. Identify and resolve problems related to machine operation, and review safety requirements and recommend changes to enhance safety. Maintain controls, records, logs, and equipment specifications. Requirements Conditions of employment Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. U.S. Citizen Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) A one-year probationary period may be required. This is a BARGAINING unit position. This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ) or AFGE Local 1438(DN). If you have specific questions, please contact the HR Specialist. Qualifications You must meet the below qualifications to be considered for the position. Physical Requirements: The work may involve: sedentary or more active work; frequent walking, reaching, bending, and stooping may be required; frequent lifting/pushing of printed materials or other objects weighing up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting/pushing of objects over 50 pounds; extended periods of repetitive motion at a constant speed; and extended periods of standing depending upon Branch/unit assignment and operating the mail processing and document prep equipment. The work may be repetitive, fast paced, and done in an assembly line atmosphere depending on the Branch/unit assignment. AND Specialized Experience: You qualify at Grade 07 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the Grade 06 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the setup, adjustment, and operation of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment; the operation of equipment found in a typical print/bindery environment; troubleshooting of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment and independently making appropriate adjustments. 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 06/11/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Additional information Tour of Duty: Hours will be between 7:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternate Work Schedule may be available. Alternate Work Schedule is an 80-hour biweekly basic work requirement that is scheduled in less than 10 days; i.e., eight 9-hour days/nights, one 8-hour day/night, and one day off. This position may include full time and/or part time work and may require a mixed tour agreement. Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. 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. Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA (GS-11 or below) VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled veteran Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.