About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Plate Printing Division, Washington, DC facility. As an Intermediate Plate Printer, you will perform work under the direction of a journeyperson Plate Printer to include work utilizing a variety of complex and high-speed intaglio presses printing U.S. currency and other government securities from intaglio plates.
QualificationsThis opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-BEP-12974657. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: I am currently in a training program learning to operate a large format high-speed, sheet fed and or web/sheet Offset Press with direct supervision. I perform recurring tasks that require me to make frequent changes to accommodate changing work requirements and priorities. I receive instruction from a lead press person. 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out element) Operation of Printing Press Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Major DutiesAs an Intermediate Plate Printer, you will: Set up and operate intaglio printing presses to include installing and positioning plates and rollers, secure and check materials needed such as paper, inks, rigging boards, wiping rolls, etc., and make all adjustments to peripheral devices and attachments as needed. Use and maintain tools and measuring instruments associated with printing operations. Use trade and technical practices in the operation of Intaglio printing presses. Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. to complete assignments with less than normal supervision. Interpret instructions, specifications, etc., in completing assignments with less than normal supervision. Monitor electronic press systems and inspection systems and maintain close, multi-color registration on high-speed production presses. *To complete the Intermediate Plate Printer program, you must successfully complete 4160 hours of on-the-job training, and you must continually update technical knowledge of new presses and plate printing techniques.RequirementsA recruitment incentive will not be offered. 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. 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. Undergo a tax compliance review. 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 (day/evening/midnight) 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: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National