Supervisory Printing Services Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties This position is located in the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Publications Management Center (PMC) at Augusta, Maine. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties in connection with the processing of printing and duplicating requests for the NGB and 54 States/Territories and to manage printing production and procurement. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Manages the printing program for the NGB publications and forms at the NGB PMC. Establishes printing and distribution policies for the center. Establishes funds are available and utilized in the most effective and efficient manner. Ensures that all printing accomplished within NGB PMC is in compliance with the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP) and all other legal requirements. Coordinates the activities of the printing program with NGB management. (30%) 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. (25%) 3. Responsible for the full range of center operations. Sets production standards and shifts personnel to meet necessary work schedules to achieve maximum product output through equipment utilization. Advises subordinates of operational methods to expedite production. Prepares media for catalogues, maintains record of production costs, schedules personnel and production man-hours, supervises printing operations, analyzes job priorities and product distribution. Reviews operational results for accuracy and conformity to timeline objectives and directives. Supervises and reviews the compilation of the hours of operation, costs, and the amount of material produced for budget preparation. Prepares and submits to the Department of Army all reports required by the JCP and Army Regulation 25-50. (25%) 4. Directs and is responsible for compilation, printing, assembly of NGB publications and forms; ensuring that material is properly and legally produced in the center, determines and prioritizes the material to print, etc. Responsible for acquisition, review and extraction of all pertinent information contained in any technical media used in compilation of supply catalogues employed by the Army National Guard supply accounting systems. Responsible for all publications and forms published on the PMC website. If necessary, procures printing from outside sources. Establishes the requirements for printing contracts. Provides specifications to the contracting agency for one-time and annual printing service contracts. Determines the fastest, most economical printing service to meet the mission requirements. Provides input and maintains control of the center's operating activity budget. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE Experience, education, or training which has provided the applicant with knowledge of reproduction equipment, methods of production, and sources of printing. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education or training which demonstrates the ability to determine printing specifications; paper sizes, ink colors, layout requirements, and use of photographs, such as the number of years the product is to be used; equipment and processes to be used; the most economical mode of production; and the appropriate printing facility for specific printing jobs. Experience estimating the cost of printing jobs based on standard charges for processes; and develop specifications for printing and related printing service contracts. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our 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. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): 1. Ability to set production standards and shifts personnel to meet necessary work schedules to achieve maximum product output 2. Ability to meet deadlines. 3. Knowledge of Print Plant functions. 4. Ability to work with others. 5. Ability to oversee and train subordinatesupervisors, to deal objectively with workers and render sound supervisory decisions. 6. Ability to devise new methods. Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and Specialized Experience required of the position within their resume or on a separate document. All information provided during the application process will be verified. Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview. 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. Therefor