PRINTING SERVICES SPECIALIST.

Duties Procure printing services for various program and administrative forms, manuals, publications, pamphlets, brochures, posters, and magnets.Establish technical specifications and prepare requisitions for printing and distribution services from GPO, OO, or commercial sources.Coordinate directly with technical program areas, GPO, USDA Office of Communications, and the Office of Operations on the printing and distribution of FSIS materials.Select print media and recommend the most economical production methods to ensure high quality at the most reasonable cost.Manage distribution data by obtaining inventory lists and communicating with warehouse vendors to monitor forms and envelope inventories.Estimate project costs, negotiate and assess pricing, deadlines, and adjustments with printers to comply with strict fiscal limits.Offer technical expertise across all agency levels on paper stock, ink selection, binding, artwork, photography, and regulatory procedures.Exercise final authority to formally accept or reject delivered printed products based on strict adherence to written specifications.Prepare complex and non-complex specifications involving multi-color processes, specialty paper cuts, sizing, unique layouts, and custom bindings.Act as an agency liaison to translate clients’ needs to print sources and manage customer approvals for laser and digital color proofs.Evaluate visual assets and images for sharpness, ensuring adherence to USDA or GPO standards and layout configurations. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a US Citizen or US National.Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Qualification: To qualify for the GS-11 level, your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized Experience Is Defined As Experience: Assisting with the planning, scheduling, and coordination of agency print and distribution objectives, including analyzing technical specifications (e.g., typography, layout, paper stock) to propose alternate product solutions.Developing project cost estimates, assessing alternative production methods, and coordinating with agency leadership and commercial printing vendors to meet deadlines within budget constraints.Utilizing automated database systems to track workflows, monitor distribution operations, and ensure final design products comply with color accuracy benchmarks and Section 508 accessibility requirements.Reviewing products for accuracy and conformance to requirements specifications. To qualify for the GS-12 level, your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized Experience Is Defined As Experience: Independently identifying program needs, establishing guidelines, and formulating comprehensive scheduling and production strategies for high-priority print and distribution programs.Formulating complex project cost estimates, negotiating delivery requirements with senior stakeholders, and applying technical acumen to resolve vendor or production challenges.Managing automated tracking systems to oversee massive print or distribution volumes while executing visual communication methodologies to guarantee strict compliance with federal laws, color fidelity benchmarks, and Section 508 standards.Conducting quality assurance inspections to ensure finished product is acceptable before releasing it for use. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of all relevant college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the Additional information Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. 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