Lead Reprographics Specialist #269 Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req541 Department Senate
Salary $72,032.00 to $126,056.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/8/2025 Close Date 1/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Lead Reprographics Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Assists the supervisor in scheduling, coordinating and controlling all activities of the section and supervising personnel; plans, organizes and reviews employees’ work. Utilizes multiple times daily, numerous modules and functions within the work order Print Management Information System (MIS) to gain complete acquaintance with customer specifications and general and detailed aspects of the job including task lines orders, schedules, costing, update and maintain data, checkpoints and records of jobs scheduled. Tracks and reports inventories and coordinates supply and materials. Operates and troubleshoots high volume offset printing presses. Conducts regular and special maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal machine performance based on equipment specifications. Ensures the completion of all printing requests. Proofs materials and ensures that all work conforms to established standards and applicable specifications while establishing priorities as necessary. Operates and troubleshoots industrial bindery. Cleans and maintains equipment. Operates and troubleshoots mailing equipment such as sorters, addressing equipment and inkjet printers; records accurate data for billing; performs preventative maintenance on mailing equipment. Operates shredders to provide secure document disposal and recycling of Senate documents. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

  • Five years of increasingly responsible work experience which provides expert skills in the area assigned.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics.
  • Knowledge of equipment, computers and relevant software/Web applications, and spreadsheets and databases.
  • Knowledge of modern printing and reprographics principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of paper, inks, and other supplies used in printing production.
  • Skill in safely setting up and operating an array of equipment within assigned areas.
  • Ability to assign, inspect and coordinate work in an efficient manner.
  • Ability to meet established quality control standards.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to detect needed repairs and take appropriate action.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the practical application of technologies used in the printing industry to include the principles, techniques, procedures, and knowledge of print production processes including offset and digital equipment for production of printed materials.
  • Knowledge of offset printing presses such as four-color offset presses, one color offset presses, Inkjet Printing Press, and digital printing presses to create a wide range of print material and media.
  • Knowledge of industrial bindery equipment such as stitchers, paper cutters, folders, coil binding and other book binding equipment, paper drill and corner rounding equipment, foil stamping and embossing presses.
  • Experience with supervising, training, evaluating and discipline of staff members. Ability to delegate assignments and manage projects in a timely manner.
  • Experience in writing and conducting employee performance evaluations, providing positive and constructive feedback,
  • Operates and troubleshoots Printing and Bindery equipment. Conducts regular and special maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal machine performance based on equipment specifications. Ensures the completion of all printing requests.
  • Performs essential quality control checks of materials and ensures that all work conforms to established standards and applicable specifications while establishing priorities as necessary.

Working Conditions

  • Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of
    government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
  • Work requires frequent physical effort such as walking, sitting, bending, standing, safely lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
  • Ability to sit or stand at a desk while operating a computer.
  • Hazards include moving machinery, exposure to chemicals, such as inks and solvents, paper dust and excessive noise.
  • Work requires operation of powered industrial trucks (like forklift, pallet jacks, scissor lift etc.)
  • Work requires employee to wearing uniforms.

Education

High School/GED.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001
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Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.