Printing Services Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country.

This position is located in the Office of Administration, where you can ignite your career in public policy and information management with the only federal agency dedicated to ending homelessness and building strong, inclusive communities across America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gives the most vulnerable Americans the opportunity to thrive and succeed. HUD's Office of Administration (OA) propels that mission by giving HUD programs what they need to work faster, smarter, and better.Imagine a government agency where fully digital work flows replace outdated forms and paper-based processes; or where critical information is accessible to those who need it, available for public scrutiny when appropriate, and fully protected from unauthorized access, in real-time.

Envision what the government of the future should be: agile, responsive, efficient, accountable. HUD's Office of Administration is making that vision a reality every day, because the vulnerable and homeless deserve no less. Join us in inventing the future of government today.Successful candidates to this one-of-a-kind team will be versatile leaders who: Enjoy the challenge of a diverse portfolio Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment Are ready to learn and grow through innovation and risk-taking Have a passion for getting it done Welcome opportunities to hone and broaden their subject matter expertise and to advance and diversify their careers at every level If you are passionate about good government, excited about innovating, craving technology solutions, and want to have fun while having an impact--HUD's Office of Administration is the place for you!

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Printing Services Specialist, you will: Review and approve complex printing requests and develops comprehensive printing and binding specifications. Conduct advanced pre-flight reviews ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards.

Develop detailed procurement requisitions and statements of work based on complex specifications. Use print-related software to create, convert, and edit documents from hard copies and digital files to prepare for print. Provide printing services on high speed digital printers

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. GS-09 Minimum Qualifications Specialized Experience: For the GS-09 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Editing and formatting documents for printing leveraging computer software such as Adobe Pro or Microsoft office products; AND Assisting customers with the selection of printing specifications and methods; AND Reviewing completed print jobs to ensure they align with the specifications requested; AND Providing status updates to managers and other stakeholders regarding ongoing and future print assignments.

OR Education: Completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or (two) 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.; or LL.B. or J.D., if related at an accredited college or university. OR Combination: Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (as described above; less than two years) that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement.

NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 18 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. GS-11 Minimum Qualifications Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Operating wide format printing systems to complete printing operations; AND Converting and editing files leveraging printing software to prepare them for requested print job; AND Providing administrative and technical support in the coordination process with contractors and vendors; AND Furnishing technical guidance and recommendations regarding various printing and production methodologies to customers.

OR Education: Completed a Ph.D.; or equivalent doctoral degree; or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics, or, LL.M., if related at an accredited college or university.

OR Combination: Have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (as described above; less than three years), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. GS-12 Minimum Qualifications Specialized Experience: For the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes: Utilizing the appropriate rules and regulations governing the procurement process to negotiate printing services on behalf of customers; AND Drafting statements of work to define and describe specifications required for specific printing requests; AND Providing input to standard operating procedures and agency polices to establish efficient printing request and production operations; AND; Providing technical guidance to customers on digital and multi-media printing.

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. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks.

For the GS-11 you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-09 you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.