PRINTING SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRINTING SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1598P01 and is part of the IL DCSIM, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a PRINTING SERVICES SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-1654-7, you will set up, adjust, and operate an electronic publishing system with sophisticated network accessed document, publishing, scanning, and media conversion capabilities using two or more types of related equipment.
• Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Responsible for the creation of finished products in paper formats.
• Review print requests to determine delivery date, type paper stock, color, and image position.
• Utilize multiple design software applications to receive and convert job order data into formats suitable for production runs on an electronic duplicating system.
• Apply skilled working knowledge of printing procedures and reproduction methods to ensure that end products meet the customers' requirements and comply with required regulations.
• Select system features and options required to complete the job according to specifications.
• Set up appropriate controls on print software to utilize enhancement features.
• Convert documents using multiple software programs to ensure print compatibility.
• Apply skills and knowledge to convert concepts into graphics that enhance ideas into visual formats (i.e., posters, book covers, graphics, charts, maps, diagrams, schematics, etc) Provide technical guidance and coordination of graphic design and reproduction activities in paper format.
• Use a variety of publishing, graphics, and design software, which includes, but is not limited to, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher and Office to scan, size, enhance, retouch and otherwise manipulate text and other visual information.

Requirements

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• This is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear a military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview.
• If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must possess a undergraduate and graduate education in one of the following Major studies: journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics.

You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Computer Skills Multimedia Technologies

Documents you must provide

• Your resume clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position.
• Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number.
• It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• SF-50 - Must include if you are a current or previous federal employee.
• Copy of OFFICIAL transcript if qualifying with degree Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 SF-50 - Please include if you are a current or previous federal employee.
• OFFICIAL Transcript NGIL Form 73 *** *NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
• Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation, applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating, "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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