Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Security and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia Responsibilities Assists in starting equipment via touch screen, adjusts and help operate a variety of automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities. Assists in combining electro-mechanically with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products. Assists in making needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple workstations on a single machine. Observes how to interpret job orders, which may be for one-of-a-kind materials; documents how to plan bindery operations utilizing the most efficient procedures and methods to meet job requirements to complete a combined finishing operation. Shadows Bindery Operators in inspecting the work-in-process throughout the manufacturing process of U.S. Passports, Passport related components, Smart Cards, and Smart Card related components. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Bindery Machine Operator (Production Technician), you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element: Job Element #1: to be considered eligible for the position, applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of this position. These duties require: ability to follow simple directions, ability to work safely, possession of some degree of dexterity and reliability and dependability. Knowledge of basic mathematics (i.e. decimals, metric units) to understand dimensional requirements contained in job orders and to make more complicated adjustments; and ability to use PCs for common applications such as spreadsheet programs, databases, word processing. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (11/21/2025) to be considered. This Open Continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications through November 21, 2025, or until 300 applications have been received or all positions have been filled whichever occurs first. The intent of this announcement is to establish a standing register of qualified candidates and refer for consideration when vacancies occur. Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the Business Unit. The initial cut off for the referral list is December 28, 2024, or until 100 applicants are within reach. The remaining cut-off dates are listed below. Eligible applications Additional application cut-off dates are as follows: 1st Cut-off: 12/28/2024 or when 100 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first. 2nd Cut-off: 03/28/2025 or when 200 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first. 3rd Cut-off: 06/28/2025 or when 300 applications have been reached, whichever occurs first. Final Closing date: 11/21/2025 *ONCE ALL SELECTIONS ARE MADE, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CLOSED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.* Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Secret Security Clearnace. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance. Schedule A (Disability Appointment): Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed. Reasonable Accommodation: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The selectee will work either: Shift 1 Work Hours are (4/10 hour days, Monday-Thursday) 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Shift 2 Work Hours are (4/10 hour nights, Monday - Thursday) 5:00 pm - 3:30 am IMPORTANT INFORMATION HOURLY RATE Positions are being filled for various shifts at this location (Shifts are determined by Management after selection). Note: Tour of duty is for 4 10 hour days/Salary years 1-3 Shift 1 Work Hours (4/10 hour days, Monday - Thursday) 7:00am - 5:30 pm Shift 2 Work Hours (4/10 hour nights, Monday - Thursday) 5:00 pm - 3:30 am YEAR 1 (85%) of Uprate Bookbinder @ $39.82 per hour YEAR 2 (90%) of Uprate Bookbinder @ $42.17 per hour YEAR 3 (95%) of Uprate Bookbinder @ $43.57 per hour **Salary for shift 2 will include the 10% night shift differential Additional vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.