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Job Description

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Currency Manufacturing DCF. As an Assistant Pressperson, you will performs a wide variety of tasks associated with Printing Technologies in support of the United States Currency Program (USCP) and may be assigned to various sections to assist with the preparation, operation, or final product of production equipment.

Qualifications

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, applicants must have: experience working in a printing plant environment under the close direction of a supervisor. 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. Operation of LEPE Press. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Straight pulling, up to 8 hours Pulling hand over hand, up to 8 hours Pushing, up to 8 hours Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking, up to 8 hours Performing motor dexterity and hand-eye coordination while operating high-speed processing and low speed equipment Working around hot surface Carrying and pushing large heavy containers filled with bundles bricks of currency, some work may be performed on slippery, uneven, and unsteady surfaces. Standing, up to 8 hours Kneeling, up to 3 hours Repeated bending, up to 8 hours Climbing Both legs required Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Ability to distinguish basic colors Operation of motorized pallet or jack/lift Ability to continually stoop, bend upper body, and lift items that weigh up to 50 pounds over a long duration time AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package. All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications determination in whether or not the minimum qualifications for the position have been met. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips. CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:- Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".) - If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc. - Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade. - Federal employees must submit a copy of their latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" that reflects career or career-conditional tenure showing position title, series, grade and tenure (please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information) and, if different, an SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held or you may not be considered under the merit promotion process. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/service/SF-50/ All applicants must also submit a Performance Appraisal: a copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 18 months, or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application. Note that 'N/A' is not an acceptable answer. If you do not provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

Department Information

Agency

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Department

Department of the Treasury

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

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