Peripheral Equipment Operator

Summary Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external delegated examining procedures. This vacancy is also being announced as 26-DSB-12921424-ST-JD which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/ Learn more about this agency Duties This job opportunity is located in the Document Services Branch (DSB), National Processing Center (NPC), Jeffersonville, IN. This position operates, monitors, and adjusts various peripheral devices, bindery equipment and systems, in support of the large-scale computer systems to prepare a variety of material for mailing. The individual selected for this position will: Reading and interpreting job specifications; Performing machine setup and adjustments for various print/bindery equipment (Inkjets, Inserters, Folders, Stitchers, etc.). Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality; Maintaining a clean and organized work area. Following safety guidelines; Troubleshooting minor mechanical issues; Performing routine operator preventative maintenance tasks. Working in a team atmosphere to meet productivity goals; Packing and preparing orders for mailing/shipment. Adjust equipment, observe defective tape or paper, clear jams; Correct malfunctions when possible. REQUIREMENTS: Physical Requirements: This position requires substantial standing for extended periods of time and frequent pushing and pulling of bins, warehouse trucks or postal containers to other processing locations. The work requires frequent bending, stooping, reaching and walking while handling printed materials, paper and other components. The employee lifts, on a recurring basis, a variety of moderately heavy materials and supplies (approximately 30 pounds) such as boxes of forms, record boxes, boxes of cards and envelopes. Rarely, the employee may be required to lift heavy (over 50 pounds) items such as mailbags or large stacks of paper stock. The work is repetitive, fast paced and done in an assembly line atmosphere. Procedures and policies are established for jogging and flipping material, checking for completeness and print quality. Working Conditions: Work is performed in well-lighted areas, with adequate to very poor ventilation. Operator is subject to cuts, bruises, shocks or possible damage to extremities during high-speed operation. Environment is noisy, hot or cold, and may be dusty, dirty or smelly during operations or clean-up procedures. 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 will be required or two years depending on the hiring authority. 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. The work schedule for this position may be Mixed Tour. As such, an employee may be changed between full-time, part-time and intermittent work schedules to accommodate fluctuating workloads and is subject to a signed agreement. Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify at the Grade 5 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 4 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the skill in the setup, adjustment, and operation of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment; Skill in the operation of equipment found in a typical print/bindery environment; Skill in trouble shooting of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment. You qualify at Grade 06 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 05 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the skill in the setup, adjustment, and operation of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment; Skill in the operation of equipment found in a typical print/bindery environment; Skill in trouble shooting of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment and making appropriate adjustments. Education Substitution: Fort the Grade 5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet qualifications. Education cannot be substituted at the Grade 6 level. Employees on a permanent appointment who were hired through a Recruiting Bulletin, who have not served in their current appointment for at least 90 days, are not eligible to apply. However, if this vacancy is in the same line of work as your current position (same qualification requirements), and selection for this position would not result in a promotion action the 90-day waiting period does not apply.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, 04/02/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's web site at Academic and Professional Mobility | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). 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. Positions may include shift work, evening or weekend work, hours will vary. This position may include full time and/or part time work and may require a mixed tour agreement. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)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 Military Spouse 30% or more disabled veteran Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP The Department of Commerce 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. 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