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Printing Specialist

Duties

WHAT IS THE WAGE & INVESTMENTDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education (Media and Publications, Publishing, Channel Delivery)

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
  • Incumbent serves as a consultant and advisor to customers, team members and peers. Serves as a first point
  • of contact in the Division on all of the technical aspects of satisfying printing and publishing requirements.
  • Provides technical guidance to a designated customer base, team members and peers. Assigns and reviews
  • work and provides guidance to lower graded or other team members when required.
  • Performs an in-depth analysis of each request to fulfill all responsibility for understanding the use,application, function and need of proposed items and makes alternate proposals in relation to any aspect ofthe project. Performs content analysis of products to assure organizational accuracy, adequacy ofdocumentation, arrangement of statistics, and placement of illustrative materials. Makes determinationsbased on independent analysis; utilizes statistics and other information from a variety of sources.
  • Ensures that proposed products conform, to all legal and regulatory requirements; are produced in a qualitymanner with the most effective design and format. Develops technically accurate specifications and preparesall procurement documents. Ensures that all appropriate products are posted to the core repository. Performspress inspections and quality assurance visits with full authority to ensure quality output.
  • Analyzes requirements, develops distribution patterns, and establishes stocking points for new publications,forms, and other printed matter to ensure that timely distribution is made of the correct quantity; and that thetotal process is accomplished by the most economical means commensurate with end use. Updates andmaintains all established program and management information systems, electronic and/or paper.
  • Develops, formulates, initiates, and executes annual plans to acquire products. Shares these annual planswith team, customers, support personnel and management. Establishes schedules and/or procedures formonitoring performance against these plans and shares findings with stakeholder on an on-going basis.Conducts periodic planning production meetings with customer base. Apprises customers of currentmultimedia capabilities relevant to their products, program and/or project.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement/enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
  • Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
  • A 1-year probationary period is required.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Experience with electronic composition methods (including but not limited to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and JavaScript); Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions.
OR
One year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a field of study such as journalism, business administration, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last two years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
OR
A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required.

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Experience with electronic composition methods (including but not limited to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and JavaScript); Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions; Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.); Performing production control work in a large printing plant.
OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study such as journalism, business administration, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.ORTwo full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a field of study such as journalism, business administration, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.
OR
D. LL.B. or J.D., if related.ORA combination of experience and education equivalent to the amount required.

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Experience with electronic composition methods (including but not limited to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and JavaScript); Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions; Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.). Managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers; Performing production control work in a large printing plant; Serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment; Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing; Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing; Planning, estimating, and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications; Performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operations.
OR
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as journalism, business administration, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.
OR
Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study such as journalism, business administration, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.ORLL.M., if relatedORA combination of experience and education equivalent to the amount required.

GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with electronic composition methods (including but not limited to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and JavaScript); Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions; Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.); Managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers; Performing production control work in a large printing plant; Serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment; Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing; Planning, estimating, and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications; Printing processes and equipment and their capabilities, limitations and applicable uses; Industry-wide product design standards, publishing standards, electronic and digital publishing systems, including source file management, standard file formats, markup languages, concept and use of a core repository, and electronic composition and delivery to prepare a variety of procurement documents; Program and product management principles, distribution methods, federal budget process, forecasting production scheduling and estimating to perform program and product planning and printing activities; Experience with the requirements and limitations of the various contracts issued by the Government Publishing Office (GPO).


For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
  • The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. If selected for the Puerto Rico location, an additional COLA 2.81% locality increase will be included. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position.
  • Tour of Duty: Day Shift; 6:00am-6:00pm
  • Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
  • Relocation expenses - No
  • 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. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
  • The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 6 location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.