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Supervisory Printing Services Specialist

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Taxpayer Services-Customer Assistance Relationship, Media & Publications, Publishing

Summary

WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education - Customer Assistance Relationship, Media & Publications

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Yes, based on current agency guidance.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$125,776 - $187,093 per year

The range reflects the minimum locality to maximum locality for locations listed in the announcement. Salary will be based on selected duty location.

Pay scale & grade
IR 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - Day Shift Monday-Friday 8:00AM -4:30PM EST
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to travel 1-5 days per month.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-13024363K-TSM-1654-4
Control number
879425800

Duties

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General Manager Duties:

As a Front Line Manager you will:

  • Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
  • Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
  • Evaluate work performance of subordinates and makes recommendations for outstanding performance recognition and/or disciplinary action.
  • Give advice, counsel or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters.
  • Interview candidates for positions within the organization/unit and recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
  • Hear and resolve complaints from employees, refer group grievances and/or more serious unresolved complaints as appropriate.
  • Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommend other actions in more serious cases.
  • Identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
  • Initiate ways to improve production, work processes and/or to increase the quality of the work directed.
The following are the job specific duties of this position. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Internal Revenue Service, ensuring that the Publishing Division complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Publishing Division objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies United States Code (USC) Title 44, the Joint Committee on Printing's Printing & Binding Regulations, Treasury Directives 78-01 and 78-02, established Publishing Procedures and standards, and the IRM-particularly 1.17.1 through 1.17.10.
  • Reviews organization mission, functions, and staffing. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to senior leadership of significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points.
  • Applies expert knowledge of electronic data systems and management information tools to support program management and operational analysis. Utilizes email systems, presentation software, spreadsheets, and data management applications to communicate program and product information to customers and stakeholders and to measure and evaluate program effectiveness.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD92402
Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position.
  • Supervisory Probationary Period - Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
  • Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through 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/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (IOR):
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.
or
Experience
Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • 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.
  • Performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operations.

AND

IR-04 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service that demonstrates the required managerial skills and technical competence required to perform the job. To be qualified for this position your experience must include:
  • Applying the laws, regulations, and policies governing Federal printing and publishing activities, including United States Code Title 44, Government Publishing Office (GPO) regulations, Joint Committee on Printing requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Treasury Directives, and Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) provisions, as well as the ability to interpret and integrate these authorities to develop policies, procedures, and program guidance affecting complex, nationwide operations.
  • Applying printing and publishing processes and technologies, including pre-press, composition, design, digital and offset printing, bindery, finishing, and distribution systems, along with product management principles, production scheduling, cost estimating, forecasting, and quality assurance practices to oversee technical and sensitive print products and ensure compliance with security, quality, and cost standards.
  • Evaluating a multifunctional publishing program; establishing goals and performance metrics; allocating resources; and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness including budget formulation and execution, capital investment analysis, and workforce planning sufficient to advise senior leadership on program direction, operational performance, and long-range planning.
  • Applying supervisory and human capital management principles and practices to lead a workforce, including the ability to recruit, develop, evaluate, and address employee performance; manage workload distribution; and ensure compliance with merit system principles and applicable personnel regulations.
  • Utilizing electronic data systems and management information tools to support program management and operational analysis. Utilizes email systems, presentation software, spreadsheets, and data management applications to communicate program and product information to customers and stakeholders and to measure and evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments

AND

You must also meet the following requirement(s):

  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens"For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Go to Understanding the IRS Paybands for GS/IR conversion.

Education

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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

Additional information

  • In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
  • Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies.
  • Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours may be available.
  • Salary: IRS (IR) Pay Band Locality Pay tables may be found under 2026 - IR Salary Tables.
  • Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): (PR3930) 7 Tabonuco St Guaynabo PR includes COLA. See COLA Rates 2026.

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 qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

IRS employees must complete the Leadership Succession Review (LSR) Assessment. Step by step instructions, on the on-line self assessment and managerial assessment, are available at http://hco.web.irs.gov/apps/CAC/LSR2/mgr_check.asp. The results from this assessment are used in ranking applicants on the leadership competencies. You will need the results from this assessment to complete your on-line application. Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported.

Your application will be assessed on the following technical competencies for this position:

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated on the leadership assessment and technical competencies of the position to be filled per the Service's Management Selection Program (MSP) 2.0 which covers Frontline, Department and Senior Manager positions. A quality group rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level groups, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified.

Referral: Eligible applicants rated in the highest quality group, may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Performance Appraisal and Awards - Will not be used in determining your overall rating. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. IRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/.

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

Internal Revenue Service

WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? As an IRS employee, you will feel proud knowing you helped make America stronger while working at one of the world's biggest financial institutions. You will be part of an organization that collects over $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns annually. We are proud of how we apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. The IRS hires talented and dedicated individuals from many backgrounds, including accounting, business, finance, law enforcement and information technology. You will be challenged & supported on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, consider an IRS career.

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Agency contact information

(ERC) Employee Resource Center
Phone
866-743-5748
Website
https://irsgov.sharepoint.com/sites/EmployeeResources/SitePages/ERC-Help-Desk.aspx
Address
TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US

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