Foreperson

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 Integrated Print Services, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia

To qualify for the Foreperson, you must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element #73 to be considered for this position.Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration.

The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to Lead or Supervise as a Machinist Leader. The duties required are listed above. In addition to the requirements above applicants must have: 1. Prior experience in dealing with unions (related to the trades) for a large organization supervising at least 20-30 employees. 2. Basic theoretical knowledge of operation, capabilities, and limitations of electronic control equipment (Programmable Logic Controllers) and systems as well as skill in applying this knowledge to understand new or extensively modified systems to improvise alignment, repair, and operating procedures that will be efficient, complete, and compatible with available resources. 3. Must have second level supervisory experience and decision authority as evidenced by SF50 or equivalent. This is not a job for a first time supervisor. The incumbent directs, organizes, and assigns work to the Facility Craft Supervisor, Machine Shop, Work Leaders,Machinists, Electricians, and the employees who support the Die Knives sharpening operation.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is:

• Ability to do the work of a Machinist Work Leader without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Job Element #73 Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Job Element #6C Operation of Machine Tools
• Job Element #25E Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Job Element #81A Ability to Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop

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.Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (03/17/2025) to be considered.