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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 Responsibilities Manage and oversee secure production and manufacturing operations. Ensure that all work throughout Passport production is performed in accordance with the SID Business Unit’s procedures and/or work instructions. Use one or more powered, semi- and fully automatic bindery machines to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines, or other completed products. Instruct and guide lower- level operators assigned to monitor the operation of machines or workstations during major production runs. Implement setups that requires precise adjustments of combined machines or multiple workstations and more interrelated adjustments for the sequencing, timing and movement of materials between machines or stations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position, 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 Bindery Machine Operator Supervisor. These duties require skill in Lead and coordinate binding production activities such as assisting in resolving routine production issues. Coordinate work assignments, production flow, and daily priorities to support meeting production schedules and established deadlines. Provide instruction, guidance, and on-the-job training to lower-level operators assigned to monitor machine and workstation operations during major production runs. Promote and support safety by conducting regular safety contacts with employees, modeling safe work practices, and reinforcing established safety processes. Assist in developing, documents, and applying operating procedures and process controls to ensure work is performed in accordance with established standards. Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, Job Element #73, Ability to Lead or Supervise, to be considered for this position. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. 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 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 and Shift 2. Shift 1, Work Hours are (4/10-hour days, Monday-Thursday) 7:00am - 5:30pm Shift 2, Work Hours are (4/10-hour nights, Monday-Thursday) 5:00pm - 3:30am Additional vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.