Chief, Office of Engraving
What you'd do
This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, with in the Office of Engraving. As a Chief, Office of Engraving, you will lead engraving and plate-making operations that support U.S. currency production. Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing processes, equipment lifecycle management, testing, evaluation, and integrating emerging technologies to align operations with strategic goals and high standards of quality, security, and efficiency.
Major duties
As a Chief, Office of Engraving, you will: - Oversee the manufacturing operation and assist in managing various highly confidential projects for developing new designs and executing the currency order, engraving and plate manufacturing programs, and other related materials, technology and processes to support currency, government securities, and other products. - Serve as the primary point of contact within the office to ensure compliance with security and accountability rules, policies, and procedures during development testing for existing/new products and design changes, and material applications/changes at the Washington, DC, and Fort Worth, Texas facilities. - Make recommendations on continuous improvements and technology to improve efficiency of critical processes. - Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders to plan production schedule and testing activities to meet the priorities and mission of the organization.
What you need to qualify
If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 26-BEP-13026069-P, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. 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. Specialized Experience for the GS-15, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: - Executing, directing, or managing the areas of manufacturing/production or a related field that supports the manufacturing/production process, ensuring quality products and services through effective oversight and accountability. Examples of such experience may include: - Overseeing manufacturing/production schedules and multiple projects and milestone reports. OR - Providing management of manufacturing/production, through exceptional leadership in accordance with goals, objectives, and strategic planning. OR - Developing strategic plans for staffing, technology, and resources. OR - Recognizing issues within the process, taking corrective actions, and communicating them to stakeholders. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.
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