Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

As a Photoengraver (Electronic Pre-Press), you will:

• Apply digital techniques to generate completed pre-press assignments using electronic publishing software and hardware.
• Perform work on production assignments in compliance with existing workflow and production procedures.
• Assist fellow Photoengravers with projects and training as needed.
• Provide production assignments updates and tracking using the business workflow management system.
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment within the digital pre-press area and keep the Photoengraving Supervisor advised of any problems or needs.

Conditions of employment

• A recruitment incentive will not be offered.
• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Undergo a tax compliance review.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
• Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.

Qualifications

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-BEP-12987739. 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.

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, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, applicants must have:
I have provided pre-press or photographic services without more than normal supervision, requesting supervisory assistance as needed. I am able to apply digital techniques to generate pre-press assignments using electronic publishing software and hardware.

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 (screen-out element)
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out element)
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of below three quality level categories depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position.

Gold (highest quality category - score of 90 or better) - highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

Silver (middle category - score of 80-89) - Has a solid and comprehensive understanding. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

Bronze (minimally qualified - score of 70-79) - an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.

A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

All applicants must submit a résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. All applicants are required to submit arésumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. 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.

All applicants must submit vacancy question responses: All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans' preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans' preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: 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.

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