Printing Services Specialist (Title 32)

As a PRINTING SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) GSyou will set up adjust and operate an electronic publishing system with sophisticated network accessed document publishing scanning and media conversion capabilities using two or more types of related equipment.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Responsible for the creation of finished products in paper formats.
• Review print requests to determine delivery date type paper stock color and image position.
• Utilize multiple design software applications to receive and convert job order data into formats suitable for production runs on an electronic duplicating system.
• Apply skilled working knowledge of printing procedures and reproduction methods to ensure that end products meet the customers requirements and comply with required regulations.
• Select system features and options required to complete the job according to specifications.
• Set up appropriate controls on print software to utilize enhancement features.
• Convert documents using multiple software programs to ensure print compatibility.
• Apply skills and knowledge to convert concepts into graphics that enhance ideas into visual formats (i.e. posters book covers graphics charts maps diagrams schematics etc)
• Provide technical guidance and coordination of graphic design and reproduction activities in paper format.
• Use a variety of publishing graphics and design software which includes but is not limited to Adobe InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator Microsoft Publisher and Office to scan size enhance retouch and otherwise manipulate text and other visual information.

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear a military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted/Warrant Officer/Officer - NTE rank of O5

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 Level MUST possess specialized experience determining specifications for the printing of manuscript i.e. selection of typography layout composition format paper stock and other printers instructions; experience negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations printing binding and allied services or printing stocks (paper inks etc.); experience managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers; experience performing production control work in a large printing plant; experience; serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment; experience analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing; experience planning estimating and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications; experience performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operation..

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experience; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.