Duties

***The Bureau of Engraving and Printing 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 a Deputy Printing Officer, you will:

• Exercise significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank.
• Meet and confer with a variety of national and local union officials and employees to resolve grievances, complaints and issues.
• Act as deciding official for formal grievances.
• Be responsible for the successful accomplishment of special assignments and projects assigned by the Chief.
• Act with full authority in projecting, planning and directing a multi-year, multi million-dollar securities printing program and related production operations through subordinate managers and supervisors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 23-BEP-128. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. 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

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant\'s successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience for the GS-14 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, in the public sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience managing within a printing facility either for the government or private industry, AND
• Developing, implementing and tracking performance metrics for manufacturing operations, AND
• Experience with administrative functions and management of human capital.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• 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.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
• Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.

• Benefits
  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 windowLearn more about federal 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. Your application includes your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

• Project Management
• Communication

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories; Gold (highest quality category), Silver (middle quality category), or Bronze (minimally qualified category), depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position.

A subject matter expert will be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. Veterans\' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

• Benefits
  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 windowLearn more about federal 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:
  
  All applicants must submit a r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. All applicants are required to submit ar\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 tips.
  
  All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses: All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.
  
  VETERANS\' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veteran\'s preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veteran\'s preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
  
  CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
• How to Apply
  
  You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement\'s closing date.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
  
  For additional information on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the ADA, please click on the links below:
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
  • ADA.gov homepage
  If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
  
  For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service\'s Go Government website.
  
  To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11887756
  

  Agency contact information

  Applicant Call Center

  
  
  

  Phone

  304-480-7300

  Email

  bepinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov
  

  Address

  
  OFFICE OF CURRENCY MANUFACTURING DCF
  Administrative Resource Center
  Parkersburg, WV 26101
  US

  Next steps

  
  To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency\'s Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
  
  For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

All applicants must submit a r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. All applicants are required to submit ar\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 tips.

All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses: All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.

VETERANS\' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veteran\'s preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veteran\'s preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

Help

This job is open to

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  The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.