Printing Plant Worker (Bindery)

Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array 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 Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia Duties Maintains ledger of numbered passports and cartons shipped; maintaining accurate records Security wraps (tapes) each carton with re-enforced tape and writes passport numbers on the labels; electronically logs passport numbers into the warehouse management system Reviews completed jobs by verifying quantities and packaging requirements with jacket instructions or by verifying jacket/copy quantities requirements with weight counts received Loads cartons onto skids and then bands and transports skids by hand operated power truck Fills and/or refills label feeder with large spool or roll of labels; adjusts speed and height of labeler when necessary Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is Required. Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment. Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Secret Clearance. Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service. Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period. Selectee must obtain and maintain Secret Clearance. Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Strength test may be required. Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved. Physical - Effort: Duties require Moderate lifting is required for objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision. Working Conditions: Duties are performed in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated area. Qualifications To qualify for the Printing Plant Worker (Bindery), KX-4402-04 position, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: #1 - Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration. In addition to the SCREENOUT, applicants must also have the ability to perform the following: Logs data into warehouse management system, such as passport numbers, receipts, and billing packing for loads Reviews completed jobs to verify accuracy of jacket instructions Fills and/or refills label feeder, making adjustments as necessary Stacks empty cartons into carton feeder and restacks when problems arise Operates hand operated power trucks 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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.). Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Secret Clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance. Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The selectee will work Shift 1. Additional vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. 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. 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