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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 Integrated Print Services, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Complete assigned tasks according to oral and written instructions. Operate labor savers to handle weights and loads. Establish item and material locations in accordance with established regulations. Recommend improvements through processes to avoid delays in work. Ensure proper operation of materials handling equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the PPW (Materials Handler) Work Leader, KX -6907-00, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of a PPW (Material Handler) Work Leader. These duties require skill in the following: Initiates work and ensures instructions and information received from the supervisor are relayed to other workers. Ensures the necessary materials and tools are available for use prior to performing work assignments. Distributes daily work assignments, periodically checks work in progress and upon completion to make sure the supervisor's instructions on procedures, methods, and deadlines are met. Ensures all safety regulations, housekeeping rules and practices are adhered to. Ensures the materials handling equipment is operated in a safe condition. Applicants must meet SCREEN OUT/JOB ELEMENT (Job Element #1): Ability to Do the Work of the Position without more than normal supervision. Typical duties of this position are: (1) lead Printing Plant Workers by providing guidance and direction to accomplish work involving the receipt, storage and distribution of bulk and less than bulk materials, supplies, and paper; (2) initiate work and ensure instructions and information received is relayed to workers; (3) distribute tasks and workload to lower level employees; and (4) demonstrate proper work methods and techniques to employees. 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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (05/28/2025) 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 Separated Employees: If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website. Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: For a Suitability: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. Schedule A (Disability Appointment): Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed. The selectee will work shift 1 (7:30am - 4:00pm). Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.