Government Publishing Office
Head Deskperson
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Summary
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.
Major 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.
Required Documents
In addition to your responses to the questionnaire and your resume, you must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy: (Users please add in or delete the appropriate required documents). Content of Resume: Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume, curriculum vitae, 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, use the checklist at:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action- If you are a current or former federal employee, you must submit a SF-50 showing the highest grade level held in the position for which you are using to qualify. Your SF-50 must also include the Position Title and Series, Step, Salary, Tenure, Position Occupied, and promotion potential (if applicable) to verify your status and eligibility. If you are unable to provide your most recent SF-50, you should submit a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable. This explanation should include your Position Title and Series, Step, Salary, Tenure, Position Occupied, and promotion potential. Failure to submit the required SF50 document or statement of explanation will result in an ineligible rating under merit promotion procedures. Recent Performance Appraisal - If you are a current or former federal employee, you must submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2025) Performance Appraisal showing you have performed at an acceptable level. If you are unable to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2025) Performance Appraisal you must submit a written explanation as to why it was not obtainable. In this explanation you should include your final rating. Failure to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2025) Performance Appraisal or a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable will disqualify you from further consideration.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) your resume, and 3) any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section). Resume Requirements: Resumes are limited to two (2) pages Resumes should focus on the knowledge, skills, abilities; accomplishments and results; and training and education relevant to this position. Resumes must be in the following format (for each position held relevant to this position): Short summary of position duties Accomplishments while in the position Results of those accomplishments Copying and pasting position descriptions into a resume is not acceptable. Illegible Information and/or Documents If your supporting documents and resume are illegible or do not provide the necessary information for the Human Capital Specialist and/or Subject Matter Expert to make a qualification determination, you may lose consideration for this position. Last Document Uploaded If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded/faxed and submitted with your application, GPO will only consider the last copy of the document uploaded/faxed when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload/fax two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded/faxed and submitted will be considered. Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. Print a copy of the occupational questionnaire so that you may read and review the questions before submitting your online responses. Click here to view the Occupational Questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13079509. Follow the prompts to select your résumé 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.