Assistant Supervisor (Offset/Letterpress)

Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Offset-Lepe Division DCF. As an Assistant Supervisor (Offset/Letterpress), you will be fully responsible for assisting the respective Division Manager in the planning, supervising, and coordinating of the area operations - maintaining a positive and continuous technical control over the operation and ensuring the optimum utilization of equipment, materials, and personnel. Responsibilities ***The BEP is currently in the process of having a new facility built in Beltsville, MD and expect to move to the new facility within the next 5 years. If selected, you may be sent and/or reassigned to the new Beltsville facility. By applying to this position, you understand this potential requirement. As an Assistant Supervisor (Offset/Letterpress), you will: Under the direction of a Division Manager or Division Supervisor, plan the daily production of the section in accordance with print orders and customer requirements issued in the production schedule. Monitor operations to ensure that work procedures and methods are followed - ensuring security and accountability rules and procedures are adhered to and taking disciplinary action, under the direction of the Division Supervisor or Manager, in accordance with established procedures for infractions of security and accountability breaches. Work closely with other Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) supervisors with suggestions and production issues. Make technical determinations using visual inspection and all available scan test equipment information as to causes of any substandard printings detected - determining if causes are avoidable and ensuring that the corrective measures are implemented. Provides instruction and/or training to new section employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment Physical Requirements: The position works in a production environment and spends significant amounts of time walking on concrete floors, moving and climbing in and around large industrial printing presses and related equipment. The position may at times exert moderate force when lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment, parts, or supplies. Lifting occurs with normal body mechanics and does not exceed 45 pounds. Close visual and mental attention is required in order to detect printing errors. AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. Be sure all experience is documented in your résumé by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your résume in order for you to receive credit. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element, Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. 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 Lead or Supervise (Screen out) Operation of Offset and/or Letterpress Equipment Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. A one-year probationary period may be required. A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. 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. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. 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. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. 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. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis (Day 6a-2:30pm, Evening 2pm-10:30pm, Midnight 10p-6:30am). Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.