Head Deskperson (Bill end)

• Performs initial editing and quality review of legislative bills using an XML editing system and locator coding.
• Troubleshoots XML and production-related issues and processes assignments effectively while prioritizing work according to production schedules and deadlines.
• Creates maintains and distributes an electronic archive of completed XML bill files that are completed for both House and Senate legislation.
• Coordinates the distribution and review of proofreader assignments and examines galley proofs returned by proofreaders or revised by readers.
• Uses Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel proficiently to support document preparation tracking reporting and production-related activities.

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectees may be required to pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
• Selectee may be required to undergo a background investigation for Suitability.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing walking stooping bending stretching and reaching above the shoulder. A moderate amount of hand wrist and arm movements is involved.
• Working Conditions: Duties are performed in a well-lighted heated and ventilated area.
• Selectee may be required to pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• This position is considered essential personnel . You maybe required to occasionally work overtime/shift/weekend/holidays.

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 Head Deskperson (Bill end).

Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element Job Element #1 Ability to do the work of a Head Desk Person without more than normal supervision 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 is not sufficient you will receive no further consideration.

Examples of typical duties are: 1.) Performing quality control in various Proofreading tasks involving verification for page layout for printed and digital press publications such as page layout for errors or discrepancies to answer queries regarding press jobs 2.) Answering readers questions regarding office style and peculiarities in work; and 3.) Interpreting forms coding and performing preparation when of a technical nature.

In addition to the requirements above

GPO employees competing under merit promotion procedures must meet all of the following criteria in accordance with Federal Merit Promotion Plan GPO Instruction 615.2C (Appendix B):

1. Have completed a formal recognized apprenticeship or GPO journeyperson training program or possess substantially equivalent practical experience in the trade of the vacancy; AND 2. Have served a minimum of 1 year in Career or Career-Conditional appointment in the GPO.

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.