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Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Currency Manufacturing DCF. As an Assistant Pressperson, you will performs a wide variety of tasks associated with Printing Technologies in support of the United States Currency Program (USCP) and may be assigned to various sections to assist with the preparation, operation, or final product of production equipment. Responsibilities As an Assistant Pressperson, you will: - Monitor the Optical Camera Recognition (OCR) displays to ensure the correct product sequence, correct note cutting, correct serial number and label sequence. - Monitor and adjust the product flow of layers out of the delivery and onward through cutting and packaging. - Ensure bander rolls, plastic and label systems monitored, and materials are replaced as consumed. - Monitor and adjust the feeder to maintain continuous operation, aerates loads and prepares (i.e., jogs) them to be placed into feeder. Requirements Conditions of Employment A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Undergo a tax compliance review. Undergo an income tax verification. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis. Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element "Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision", normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: experience working in a printing plant environment under the close direction of a supervisor. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Operation of LEPE Press. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Straight pulling, up to 8 hours Pulling hand over hand, up to 8 hours Pushing, up to 8 hours Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking, up to 8 hours Performing motor dexterity and hand-eye coordination while operating high-speed processing and low speed equipment Working around hot surface Carrying and pushing large heavy containers filled with bundles bricks of currency, some work may be performed on slippery, uneven, and unsteady surfaces. Standing, up to 8 hours Kneeling, up to 3 hours Repeated bending, up to 8 hours Climbing Both legs required Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Ability to distinguish basic colors Operation of motorized pallet or jack/lift Ability to continually stoop, bend upper body, and lift items that weigh up to 50 pounds over a long duration time AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Education Additional Information We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).