Summary GPO employees possess a diverse representation 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 Plant Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Supports the XPub Development team which is responsible for implementing and maintaining the XPub Enterprise Client and Server Applications. Creates, Edits, Validates and Publishes semantically rich XML documents that validate against target Document Type Definitions and XML Schemas Provide guidance, training, assistance, and operational support with creating, editing, validating, and publishing XML documents using the XPub system and commercial XML editors. Tests XPUB between releases and assists users in achieving proficiency with the XPUB system. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Printing Services Specialist, PU - 1654 - 12 , you must meet the following requirements: For the Printing Services Specialist series, qualifications can bet met by an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) or Specialized experience at the next lower grade level in that series: INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT Education: Possess Undergraduate AND Graduate Education in any of the following major fields of study: journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics. OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Specialized Experience PG-1654-12: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the PG-1654-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions. Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.). Managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers. Performing production control work in a large printing plant. Serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment. Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing. Planning, estimating, and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications. Performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operations. In addition to the above, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-11 grade level or higher in the Federal Service that includes: 1.) Working with customers providing advice and making recommendations to successfully meet their publishing needs. 2.) Experience with XML documents, including but not limited to XML structure, XML tagging, well formedness, and semantic validity. 3.) Use of web-based applications, spreadsheets, and similar tools to collaborate with team members, track work, and report on progress. 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 (02/05/2024) to be considered. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html". Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: For a Suitability: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. The selectee will work shift 3. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.