Job Summary

Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under merit promotion (internal competitive) procedures and consideration is limited to those specified in the "Hiring Path". If you are not eligible under this announcement, see 26-DSB-12921424-ST-JD which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/

Job Description

Specialized Experience: You qualify at the Grade 5 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the Grade 4 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the skill in the setup, adjustment, and operation of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment; Skill in the operation of equipment found in a typical print/bindery environment; Skill in trouble shooting of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment. You qualify at Grade 06 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the Grade 05 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the skill in the setup, adjustment, and operation of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment; Skill in the operation of equipment found in a typical print/bindery environment; Skill in trouble shooting of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment and making appropriate adjustments. Education Substitution: Fort the Grade 5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet qualifications. Education cannot be substituted at the Grade 6 level. Employees on a permanent appointment who were hired through a Recruiting Bulletin, who have not served in their current appointment for at least 90 days, are not eligible to apply. However, if this vacancy is in the same line of work as your current position (same qualification requirements), and selection for this position would not result in a promotion action the 90-day waiting period does not apply.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 04/02/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.