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This position is part of the Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, DC. There are 2 openings.
Two openings at the Stennis Space Center, Stennis, MS.
Duties
- Interpret and apply product specifications, technical data, regulations, and other guideline materials to interpret and classify secure credential defects etc.
- Knowledge of how inspect equipment and tools, including bar code equipment.
- Record data from forms, using writing techniques, and briefing the appropriate officials as needed.
- Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic database to record/track findings accurately and to use Microsoft and Excel programs.
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Ability to apply basic math to perform measurements
### Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
- Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Secret Clearance.
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
- Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
- Strength test may be required.
- Physical - Effort: Must be able to pick up objects weighing up to 75 pounds and occasionally carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds for considerable distances.
- Physical - Effort: Must be able to push, pull, walk, reach, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time.
- Working Conditions: Will work normally inside areas that are adequately ventilated, heated, and well lit. Floor and deck surfaces are at times, uneven, oily, slippery.
- Working Conditions: The incumbent will be exposed to moving machinery and sharp edges and may suffer cuts, bruises, and abrasions. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses are required.
- This position has certification requirements, see qualifications section.
### Qualifications
- .Applicant must have 1 year of specialized experience at the PG-5 grade level (or equivalent) level or higher. Examples of specialized experience includes: Interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, and other guideline materials to interpret and classify secure credential defects; inspecting equipment and tools, including barcode equipment; visually inspecting secure credentials for defects; applying basic math to perform measurements and distinguish colors; entering data in an electronic database to record/track findings accurately; experience working in a production environment and/or quality control environment.
OR 1 full year of graduate level education;
OR Superior academic achievement- GPA 3.0.
OR a combination of education and experience. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the PG-7 grade level.
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.
- Content of Resume: **Your r sume or other written form you choose to describe your job-related experiences are used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total number of hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. To assist you in sending in a complete resume
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 to be considered.
