Photoengraver (Electronic Pre-Press)
What you'd do
This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Photo Engraving Branch (Washington, DC Facility). As a Photoengraver (Electronic Pre-Press), you will employ a variety of electronic publishing software applications, digital hardware (e.g. computers, cameras, printers, etc.), and other related skills to produce the highest quality pre-press products and services to support the BEP's mission to produce banknote currency trusted worldwide.
Major duties
As a Photoengraver (Electronic Pre-Press), you will: Apply digital techniques to generate completed pre-press assignments using electronic publishing software and hardware. Perform work on production assignments in compliance with existing workflow and production procedures. Assist fellow Photoengravers with projects and training as needed. Provide production assignments updates and tracking using the business workflow management system. Assist with the maintenance of equipment within the digital pre-press area and keep the Photoengraving Supervisor advised of any problems or needs.
What you need to qualify
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-BEP-12987739. 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, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, applicants must have: I have provided pre-press or photographic services without more than normal supervision, requesting supervisory assistance as needed. I am able to apply digital techniques to generate pre-press assignments using electronic publishing software and hardware. 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) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials
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