Job Description
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 This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Veterans Veterans of the U.S.Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Clarification from the agency All U.S.Citizens Duties Guide the preparation of secure postal shipments and armored carrier transports to the Dept of State, regional offices, as well as other end users.Monitor all deliveries to/from platform assuring that security controls are in place.Verify content, carton assembly, and security of shipments and assure that stock items are properly marked, tagged, labeled and placed in proper locations.Directs and assists with loading and unloading cargo, including securing and properly distributing loads and transporting specified carts using a hand-operated power truck.Assist the journeyperson in cleaning to include dust removal, sweeping, vacuuming, disposal of trash and production waste.Requirements Conditions of employment U.S.Citizenship is Required.Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.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 a secret secret clearance.Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.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 50 pounds.Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision.Working Conditions:The incumbent is exposed to low frequency noise generated by bindery equipment.The work is performed indoors, with no exposure to excessive heat or cold.A Strength Test may be required.Preemployment drug test may be required.Qualifications To qualify for the PPW (SECURE CREDENTIALS), you must meet the following requirements:To qualify for the Printing Plant Worker (Secure Credential), KX-4401-6 position, you must meet the following requirements:Applicants must meet the following SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT #1:Ability to do the work of a Printing Plant Worker (Secure Credentials) without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) to be considered eligible for the position.These duties require 1) Skill to set up, operate, and make user adjustments to the shipment label printer.2) Verifies the integrity of the cartons, seals, and contents.And 3)Write shipment receipts, record receipt numbers, and other pertinent information on shipment reports.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 Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.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 su