Printing Officer
What you'd do
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 Chief of Staff, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
Major duties
Plans, directs, and coordinates the full range of work performed within Congressional Customer Services, ensuring activities and critical functions are carried out effectively through subordinate supervisors. Manages the scheduling, tracking, and coordination of diverse products and services required by Congress, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery. Evaluates distribution requirements for Congressional publications and identifies opportunities to improve processes, recommending updated methods, formats, and technologies to increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce costs. Serves as the primary point of contact for Congressional staff by providing guidance on special projects, clarifying requirements, and assigning work to CCS staff to meet organizational and stakeholder needs. Identifies and resolves production issues, taking actions to expedite work and meet urgent or overnight delivery requirements while maintaining service standards.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the Printing Officer, PG - 1654 - 15 , you must meet the following requirements: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Education: Undergraduate and graduate education with a major study in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.-OR- Specialized Experience: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions. Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.). Managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers. Performing production control work in a large printing plant. Serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment. Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing. Planning, estimating, and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications. Performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operations. In addition to the above IOR, to qualify for Printing Officer at the PG-15 grade level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the PG-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes: 1. Managing program operations through subordinate supervisors and implementing policies related to human capital, technology, customer service, and strategic planning; 2. Overseeing production and ensuring timely delivery of high-visibility materials for Congressional or similar senior-level stakeholders; 3. Reviewing and improving distribution processes using emerging publishing and electronic information technologies; AND 4. Serving as a liaison to senior stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance and advising on publishing or electronic transmission initiatives. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (07/23/2026) to be considered.
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