Head Deskperson

Summary

GPO employees possess a diverse array 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

Duties

• •Performs initial editing and processing of files (for example: PDF, Word, Text) from Office of the Federal Register (OFR) for the Register and Congressional products.
• •Troubleshoots and effectively processes work and understands the production priorities (for example: Federal Register, Congressional Record, Reports, Hearings and other Congressional products.)
• •Distributes and reviews the work of Proofreaders.
• •Keeps Supervisor apprised of exceptional workers and/or the poor work performed by Proofreaders.
• •Answers queries on galley proofs and verifies marks to be carried on proofs, to the department.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Head Deskperson, KI-4403-00, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: 1- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration. In addition to the SCREENOUT, applicants must also have the ability to perform the following: Proofreads text to make changes and answer queries regarding press jobs. Answers readers' questions regarding office style and peculiarities in work of an extraordinary nature. Interprets formats, coding, and preparation when of a technical nature. Answers queries on galley proofs and train others, as necessary (i.e. where to look for information needed to properly process proofs). In addition to the SCREENOUT Question above: Per GPO 615.2C FEDERAL MERIT PROMOTION PLAN (FMPP) Appendix B;GPO employees must have completed the following:(1) COMPLETED A FORMAL, RECOGNIZED APPRENTICESHIP OR GPO JOURNEYPERSON TRAINING PROGRAM, OR POSSESS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE OF THE VACANT POSITION. AND(2) SERVED A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR IN A CAREER OR CAREER-CONDITIONALAPPOINTMENT IN THE GPO. Have you completed the GPO FMPP Appendix B training or practical experience stated above? All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.