Offset Press Operator Leader

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 Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

Major duties

• Certify that all safety rules, regulations, and programs are followed.
• Leads problem-solving efforts to improve product and process quality throughout the department.
• Sets up and monitors the equipment by synchronizing the multiple workstations and making precise adjustments for sequencing, timing, and movement between stations to provide a continuous flow of work.
• Schedules the work, follows-up on the progress, inspects the work, and communicates any issues.
• Holds meetings focused on facility safety, communications, facility performance updates, and listening to employee concerns; manages coaching-for-improvement discussions.
• Works with support groups (Quality Assurance, Shipping, Engineering, Program Managers, etc.) in product launches, product testing, cost improvement projects, and quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Offset Press Operator Leader, KM-4417-00 position, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: #73 - Ability to Lead or Supervise. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration. In addition to the SCREENOUT, applicants must also have the ability to perform the following: Set up and use the equipment; monitor and inspect the work in progress. Inspect cards, paper, and passports throughout processing. Lead problem-solving efforts to improve product and process quality. Use various paper stock to determine the appropriate adjustments required to produce printed materials. In addition to the SCREENOUT requirements per GPO 615.2C Federal Merit Promotion Plan (FMPP), Appendix B GPO employees must have completed the following: Completed a formal, recognized apprenticeship or GPO journeyperson training program, or possess substantially equivalent practical experience in the trade of the vacant position. Have at least 1 year of journeyperson experience subsequent to completion of the above apprenticeship or training. -AND- Served a minimum of 1 year in a career or career-conditional appointment in the GPO. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (11/25/2026) to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of experience may not be used.