Printing Officer

Quick Facts

• Role: Printing Officer (GS-1654-14)

Description

The Printing Officer plans, directs, and administers department-wide policies and procedures covering printing, duplicating, graphic design, distribution, and related functions. The role provides guidance on public printing regulations, manages development through production, procurement, and distribution of materials, and oversees printing and binding projects. You will also negotiate with authorized commercial printing and reproduction sources.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and administer Department-wide policies, procedures, and regulations for printing, duplicating, graphic design, and distribution.

• Advise Department officials on laws and regulations in Title 44 U.S. Code (Public Printing and Documents).

• Control development, production, procurement, and distribution of materials using conventional printing and binding methods.

• Oversee printing and binding projects.

• Negotiate with authorized commercial printing and reproduction sources.

Requirements

• United States Citizen or National

• Pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening

• May require completion of a probationary or trial period

• Selective Service registration required for males born on or after December 31, 1959 (or approved exemption)

• Meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date and throughout the hiring process

• USA Hire assessment required; complete within 48 hours of the closing date

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing/printing engineer, graphic/commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics (transcripts required)

• Specialized experience (GS-14): 1 year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level (GS-13 or equivalent) managing print production using graphic arts software/desktop publishing and file format handling, and operating digital or specialized press and bindery equipment

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held.