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Printing and Reprographics Specialist #236

Legislative Branch
Senate
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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Printing and Reprographics Specialist . The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
06/30/2025 to 07/16/2025
Salary
$52,128 to - $91,198 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Few vacancies
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required - N/A
Relocation expenses reimbursed
NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
0
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
req673
Control number
839755000

Duties

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Utilizes machine interface to manipulate color and file structure to prepare for high volume production. Operates, manages and troubleshoots high volume production printing equipment, ensuring conformity to established standards and applicable specifications while establishing priorities. Performs final finishing and bindery work for all printed materials on all stages of completion. Utilizes a Print Management Information System (MIS) to track and report inventories and supplies, production resources to ensure deadlines are met on work requests. Produces electronic files from hard copy documentation in a variety of formats and uploads to respective office's file exchange server. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

  • One to three years of experience in print production, bindery operations and mailing practices.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Familiarity with, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics or similar policies.
  • Knowledge of equipment, computers and relevant software/Web applications, and spreadsheets and 
    databases.
  • Knowledge of modern printing and reprographics principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of paper, inks, and other supplies used in printing production.
  • Ability to meet established quality control standards.
  • Ability to inspect and coordinate work in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and 
    customers. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Wide format printing experience: Demonstrated expertise in handling and operating wide format printing equipment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications for document preparation and formatting.
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator: Familiarity with industry-standard software for creating and editing print-ready files.
  • Knowledge of imposition tools: Experience working with imposition tools like Quite Imposing to optimize printing layouts.
  • RIPS utilization: Understanding of how to utilize RIPS (Raster Image Processors) to efficiently process, gang jobs, and adjust color.
  • As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • Work requires frequent physical effort such as walking, sitting, bending, standing, safely lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
  • Hazards include moving machinery, exposure to chemicals, such as inks and solvents, paper dust and excessive noise.
  • Working on ladders, to install signage.
  • Work requires operation of powered industrial forklift, pallet jacks, scissor lift etc.)
  • Work requires employee to wearing uniforms.

Education

High school diploma (or GED)

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

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