Document Inspection Technician
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 Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.
Major duties
Monitor and initiate the destruction and/or the rejection of security credentials; reports discrepancies and identifies failed production materials and customer concerns to Lead. Verify quality of secure credentials using sampling inspection techniques; monitor quality of the product, looking for defects and implements more intensive product inspections. Receive and record samples of returned secure credentials suspected to be defective. Record findings on approved forms and enter information in the appropriate electronic databases. Receive, monitor, and record manufacturing floor waste from Federal agencies for inspection. Perform quality control functions; verifies quality of secure credentials using sampling inspection techniques.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the Document Inspection Technician, PU (PG) -1801-7, you must meet the following requirements: Applicant must have 1 year of specialized experience at the PU/PG-05 (or equivalent) level or higher. Specialized experience: Interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, and other guideline materials to interpret and classify secure credential defects; inspecting equipment and tools, including barcode equipment; visually inspecting secure credentials for defects; applying basic math to perform measurements and distinguish colors; entering data in an electronic database to record/track findings accurately; experience working in a production environment and/or quality control environment. OR 1 full year of graduate level education; OR Superior academic achievement; OR a combination of education and experience. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the PU/PG-7 grade level. 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 (08/12/2026) to be considered.
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