Foreperson (Electrician Supervisor)
Washington, DC - USA
Job 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 Agency Support Operations Government Publishing Office in Washington DC.
- Informs Facility Craft Supervisor and Electrician Leader(s) of job priorities daily personnel assignments equipment assignments and daily division goals.
- Enforces the Divisions Standard Operating Procedures and takes all necessary actions to meet division goals.
- Meets daily with Forepersons and Facility Craft Supervisors of preceding and following shifts to discuss what jobs have been completed need to be completed personnel concerns equipment concerns supplies needed and product testing and results.
- Monitors the operation of the section by ensuring that jobs are being completed by priority and specify the standard of quality and quantity to be met.
- Requests the ordering of supplies and equipment maintenance schedule.
- You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
- Selectee may be required to serve a one-year Supervisory probationary period.
- Physical - Effort: The work is primarily sedentary but may require extended walking or standing bending and reaching overhead in the manufacturing industrial areas. Occasional light to moderate lifting of 15 to 44 pounds may be required
- Working Conditions: Duties are performed in a well-lighted heated and ventilated area.
- Working Conditions: Most work takes place in the office with occasional duties in the manufacturing industrial areas.
- This is an essential personnel position.
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 Foreperson (Electrician Supervisor)
Applicants must meet the following SCREENOUT Job Element #73: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE as a Foreperson. . 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 below is not sufficient you will receive no further consideration. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of a Foreperson Supervisor. These duties include: 1: managing and overseeing daily work thru craft supervisors and electrician leadership involving the design and modification to production equipment; 2: managing the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment and 3: monitoring the operation of an organization ensuring that jobs have been completed by priority and met standards of quality and quantity.
Applicants must also have:(1) completed a formal recognized apprenticeship or GPO journeyperson training program or possess substantially equivalent practical experience in the trade of the vacant position.(2) at least 1 year of journeyperson experience subsequent to completion of the above apprenticeship or training.(3) Applicant must be able to perform the full scope of a Prepress Foreperson without normal supervision.
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.
Substitution of education in lieu of SCREENOUT may not be used for this grade level.
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 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:
and 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 suitability. 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 Hours 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Selectee may be required to work overtime/shift/holiday work occasionally.
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.
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager