SEE QUALIFICATIONS for information about this position.
Serve as a Team Leader, on a regular and recurring basis for at least 25% of the duty time, working with team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. The Team Leader also participates in the work of the team by performing the same kind and level of work as the team led.
SEE QUALIFICATIONS for information about this position.
Serve as a Team Leader, on a regular and recurring basis for at least 25% of the duty time, working with team members to achieve specific tasks, produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. The Team Leader also participates in the work of the team by performing the same kind and level of work as the team led.
Vacancy is open to DCBFM employees only. This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is SSA-HQ, Woodlawn, Maryland.
Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures.
Assists the team and/or individual members in identifying parameters of a viable solution.
Estimates and reports to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks.
Ensures that all team members are aware of, and participate in, planning for achievement of team goals and objectives.
Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor’s instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met.
Leads the team by identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization.
Makes adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks and ensures that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.
All application materials must be received by the closing date. All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources. Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.
Applicants must be in good standing. Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record. Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed.
Your SSA-45 must show your permanent duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level) and, if applicable, your temporary duty assignment.
See QUALIFICATIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS sections for other information about this position.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this GS-08 Lead Printing Technician position you must demonstrate at least 52 weeks of Specialized Experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have been gained in a federal position at or above GS-07 OR (if your position and/or experience is in another federal pay scale OR outside of federal service) by performing duties at a level of responsibility and difficulty equivalent to GS-07 or above.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is work that primarily consists operating and maintaining high-speed state-of-the-art electronic publishing and duplicating systems equipment, which may be equipped with any combination of sorting, stitching, binding, reduction and variable exposure capabilities.
If you perform this kind of work, you must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that demonstrate it.
Reviewers cannot assume you perform duties you don't describe.
An affirmative response to the online questionnaire is not sufficient to demonstrate experience.
Since Specialized Experience also has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
Specialized Experience must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants seeking promotion must have at least 52 weeks at GS-07. Time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:
The work requires long periods of standing, bending and walking during equipment setup, adjustment, operation and maintenance.
Work requires operator to lift light to moderately heavy objects (under 50 pounds) such as boxes of paper and other equipment supplies.
Work is performed in a duplicating production environment where other reproduction-related operations are being performed.
The immediate work area is climate-controlled and adequately lighted.
Moderate risks and discomforts occur from paper dust, machine noise, dry ink, glue, etc.
Extra safety precautions are required when clearing jams from the finishing unit and fuse (to avoid burns from extremely hot surfaces).
Work is often high volume / high priority, with short due dates.
Education
This position does not have an educational requirement.
Education cannot be used in lieu of (or in combination with) Specialized Experience to meet Minimum Qualifications.
Additional information
AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): SSA Competitive-Service employees in DCBFM. Your SSA-45 must show your permanent duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level) and, if applicable, your temporary duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level) to establish your eligibility under this AOC requirement.
Excepted Service employees in the AOC who are currently serving under (1) a Schedule A appointment for individuals with disabilities OR (2) a time-limited appointment for 30% or more disabled veterans, who meet other eligibility and qualification requirements, may apply using Excepted Service status in lieu of meeting the requirement for Competitive Service status. Applicants serving under these appointment types should not submit disability or veteran's documents but must submit SF-50s (see REQUIRED DOCUMENTS). Veterans Preference will not be considered under this vacancy announcement. Veterans Preference will not be considered under this vacancy announcement.
NOTE: Employees serving under Schedule A appointments for Attorneys or other Excepted Service appointments (e.g., Pathways Programs such as Presidential Management Fellows, Recent Graduates or Interns) are not eligible for consideration.
See block 34 of your most recent SF-50 to confirm type of service.
"1" means you should file as a competitive service employee, even if you are disabled and/or a veteran.
"2" means you should refer to the SF-50 you received when you were hired to see if your appointment-type matches one of those listed above. If so, you should file as an eligible excepted service employee; if not, you are not eligible to apply for this position.
OTHER NOTES:
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on qualifying for this position.
See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for information on applying for this position.
This is a bargaining unit position, represented by AFGE, to be filled under the provisions of the SSA/AFGE Merit Promotion Plan. Additional selections may be made within 6 months of the date of the initial selection.
This position is not authorized to be filled virtually or through outstationing. The Official Duty Station (ODS) for this position is Woodlawn, Maryland.
Relocation expenses will not be paid; salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions.
Position is on a full-time, flex-time schedule; Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) and telework are not authorized for this position.
This is a moderate-risk public trust position. You may be required to complete SF-85P (Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions) to have the appropriate investigation conducted.
Location of Position:
Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Budget, Finance and Management (DCBFM)
Office of Facilities and Logistics Management (OFLM)
Office of Media and Logistics Management (OMLM)
Division of Forms, Library and Duplicating Services (DFLDS)
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
(1) Eligibility will be determined based on your claim under the ELIGIBILITY SECTION at the beginning of the online questionnaire, in addition to your responses to Question #1 (AOC / Assignment), Question #2 (Appointment) and Question #3 (Appraisal).
You will not receive further consideration if you
-- don't choose an Eligibility at the beginning of the online questionnaire,
-- choose an incorrect Eligibility at the beginning of the online questionnaire,
-- provide a response that indicates you are not eligible,
-- fail to provide documents to support your claim OR
-- are otherwise found ineligible during this part of the review.
Only applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be evaluated.
(2) If rated 'eligible' you will receive a score based on your responses to the online experience questions.
(3) If you are among the highest-ranking applicants based on that score, your resume will be reviewed by HR to determine if you demonstrate the Specialized Experience required for this position.
RESUME or SSA-45: Describe duties you perform that meet the Specialized Experience required for this position (see QUALIFICATIONS), as well as duties that demonstrate the following as they relate to the Specialized Experience. It must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Duties not clearly described cannot be credited.
-- Knowledge of printing and duplicating operations (possible 15 points)
-- Skill in Time Management (possible 15 points)
-- Ability to communicate orally and in writing (possible 15 points)
-- Ability to Lead (possible 15 points)
Total Possible Points = 60
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section for more resume requirements.
It is not sufficient to make claims in the questionnaire that are not supported in your SSA-45.
Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
(4) The highest-ranked applicants who demonstrate the Specialized Experience will be referred to the hiring manager and applicable documents will be forwarded for further review.
Your claimed knowledge, skills and abilities are subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation or to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed experience.
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.
Resume - all applicants (SSA employees may use SSA-45) SF-50 - recommended for all applicants; required for Excepted Service employees
RESUME must include:
-- your name and contact information
-- your permanent duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level)
-- your temporary duty assignment, if applicable (DC Level and Office Level)
For each federal position you must include:
-- your grade and pay scale
-- the full-performance-level of the position
For all positions, you must include:
-- full start and stop dates (month/day/year)
-- a clear description of the duties you perform, especially as they relate to the Specialized Experience required for this position.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
If you are using a federal career-ladder position to demonstrate Specialized Experience, separate your qualifying grade level experience from all lower grades of the career-ladder.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or
achievements. You must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
*If you choose to provide optional narrative responses to the experience questions, it is recommended that you first complete your resume or SSA-45 (which must demonstrate that you have the required experience at the required grade level for the required period of time) and then provide narrative responses in a separate document.
Do not submit narrative responses in lieu of a properly completed resume or SSA-45 or use narrative responses as your description of duties.
Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria, KSAs and/or position description will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
SF-50 - recommended for all applicants; required for Excepted Service employees
-- Competitive Service employees should submit the SF-50 that places you in your current position.
-- Excepted Service employees should submit the SF-50 you received when you were hired AND the SF-50 placing you in your current position.
Employees' Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed for purposes of obtaining missing or incomplete information. You will be evaluated only on the documents you submit.
(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND
(6) print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) November 1, 2024 and must include:
(1) responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume or SSA-45
(3) uploaded SF-50 (recommended for all applicants, required for Excepted Service employees)
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: http://ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g., your personal computer, etc.).
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
DCBFM - OFLM
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.
No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.
HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.
You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.
Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume - all applicants (SSA employees may use SSA-45) SF-50 - recommended for all applicants; required for Excepted Service employees
RESUME must include:
-- your name and contact information
-- your permanent duty assignment (DC Level and Office Level)
-- your temporary duty assignment, if applicable (DC Level and Office Level)
For each federal position you must include:
-- your grade and pay scale
-- the full-performance-level of the position
For all positions, you must include:
-- full start and stop dates (month/day/year)
-- a clear description of the duties you perform, especially as they relate to the Specialized Experience required for this position.
If you no longer hold a position, it must show an ending date.
Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks.
If you are using a federal career-ladder position to demonstrate Specialized Experience, separate your qualifying grade level experience from all lower grades of the career-ladder.
Do not simply list projects on which you worked or list experience in terms of accomplishments or
achievements. You must describe, in your own words, the duties you perform that pertain to the requirements for this position.
See QUALIFICATIONS for information on what your resume must demonstrate.
*If you choose to provide optional narrative responses to the experience questions, it is recommended that you first complete your resume or SSA-45 (which must demonstrate that you have the required experience at the required grade level for the required period of time) and then provide narrative responses in a separate document.
Do not submit narrative responses in lieu of a properly completed resume or SSA-45 or use narrative responses as your description of duties.
Information copied or restated from the vacancy announcement, rating criteria, KSAs and/or position description will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.
SF-50 - recommended for all applicants; required for Excepted Service employees
-- Competitive Service employees should submit the SF-50 that places you in your current position.
-- Excepted Service employees should submit the SF-50 you received when you were hired AND the SF-50 placing you in your current position.
Employees' Official Personnel Folders will not be reviewed for purposes of obtaining missing or incomplete information. You will be evaluated only on the documents you submit.
(1) Click APPLY to create a USAJobs Account or log into your existing account.
(2) Confirm that your USAJobs Biographic Information is correct.
(3) Follow prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
(4) Click Submit My Answers at the end of the process.
(5) "View/Print My Answers" to confirm you have answered every question as intended AND
(6) print a copy of the announcement for your reference if you are called for an interview (optional)
READ "NEXT STEPS" FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) November 1, 2024 and must include:
(1) responses to online questionnaire
(2) uploaded resume or SSA-45
(3) uploaded SF-50 (recommended for all applicants, required for Excepted Service employees)
SEE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
The questionnaire takes about 15 minutes. Answer all questions and follow instructions. Your score will be based on your responses. Errors or omissions may affect your overall evaluation.
We cannot accept documents submitted via email, fax or standard mail, but you may email inquiries about the position or How to Apply PRIOR TO the closing of the announcement.
Individuals with hearing or speech disabilities may use the listed email or 7-1-1 for TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services to call the listed phone number. Additional Telecommunications Relay Services options are available in each state: https://www.fcc.gov/general/trs-state-and-territories
SSA employees may access Internal Vacancies On-Line (IVOL) postings and apply for vacancies from locations outside of SSA (e.g., from home, public computer, etc.). Please use the following link: http://ssai.usajobs.gov. Be sure to forward the link and other application materials (such as the SSA-45) to an email source accessible from outside of SSA (e.g., your personal computer, etc.).
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious or Fraudulent Statements -- Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire, or your resume is subject to verification. By submitting your application, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
DCBFM - OFLM
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
Incorrect information in your USAJobs Account means you may not receive important emails pertaining to this announcement. SSA/HR is not responsible if outdated information in your USAJobs Account causes you to miss emailed notifications or job offers.
No matter what information is provided on your resume, HR and USAStaffing can only contact you using the information in your USAJobs Account. Your Biographic Information for this vacancy cannot be changed once your application has been submitted.
If you applied correctly and provided a valid email address in your Biographic Information, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Occupational Questionnaire. This is not an indication that your application is complete. Follow the instructions in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" sections to ensure that you submit a complete application.
HR cannot provide copies of announcements or application documents to you.
You are responsible for verifying that your application is complete and your documents have been properly submitted.
After applications are evaluated, a Best Qualified List will be issued and you will be notified of your status (e.g., highly qualified and referred to the selecting official; qualified but not referred; or ineligible).
INTERVIEWS may or may not be conducted, but if an interview is desired, it will be scheduled by the hiring office and a representative from that office will contact you directly.
HR will not have information pertaining to the scheduling of interviews and cannot provide feedback pertaining to completed interviews.
For a status of your application, go to your USAJobs account. Select Application Status then More Information to see if updates are available.
Updates will not be available during the interview/selection process, which may take up to 90 days.
After selections have been completed, final notices will be sent to applicants who were referred to the selecting official. Applicants who are not referred will not receive a final notice.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
