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Assistant Supervisor (Offset/Letterpress)

Department of the Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Summary

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Offset-Lepe Division DCF. As an Assistant Supervisor (Offset/Letterpress), you will be fully responsible for assisting the respective Division Manager in the planning, supervising, and coordinating of the area operations - maintaining a positive and continuous technical control over the operation and ensuring the optimum utilization of equipment, materials, and personnel.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/05/2026 to 03/18/2026
Salary
$165,999 to - $165,999 per year

Actual annual salary $165,999.98

Pay scale & grade
WE 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-BEP-12895058-A
Control number
859125300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: (1) Current Bureau of Engraving and Printing employees who are qualifying as Status Eligibles or currently serving on a permanent Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) (2) CTAP eligibles

Duties

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As an Assistant Supervisor (Offset/Letterpress), you will:

  • Under the direction of a Division Manager or Division Supervisor, plan the daily production of the section in accordance with print orders and customer requirements issued in the production schedule.
  • Monitor operations to ensure that work procedures and methods are followed - ensuring security and accountability rules and procedures are adhered to and taking disciplinary action, under the direction of the Division Supervisor or Manager, in accordance with established procedures for infractions of security and accountability breaches.
  • Work closely with other Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) supervisors with suggestions and production issues.
  • Make technical determinations using visual inspection and all available scan test equipment information as to causes of any substandard printings detected - determining if causes are avoidable and ensuring that the corrective measures are implemented.
  • Provide instruction and/or training to new section employees.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
  • A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical examination
  • Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
  • Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.
  • Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.
Key Requirements:
  1. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

You must meet the screen-out element Ability to Lead or Supervise, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions.

To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: The ability to direct the work of others, in the set-up, operation and adjustment of computerized, high-speed, large format offset, intaglio and/or gravure (with bindery adaptation) printing presses and related equipment within prescribed safety and product security requirements by virtue of my own, journeyman level pressperson experience and knowledge of such equipment.

In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen out)
  • Operation of Offset and/or Letterpress Equipment
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Use of Measuring Instruments
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Materials


Physical Requirements:
The position works in a production environment and spends significant amounts of time walking on concrete floors, moving and climbing in and around large industrial printing presses and related equipment. The position may at times exert moderate force when lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment, parts, or supplies. Lifting occurs with normal body mechanics and does not exceed 45 pounds. Close visual and mental attention is required in order to detect printing errors.
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You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  • The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
  • SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
  • Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen out)
  • Operation of Offset and/or Letterpress Equipment
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Use of Measuring Instruments
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Materials

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) you must score 85 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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