GS-1654

Printing Services

Performs printing services work including production planning, quality control, and printing operations management.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11📁1600

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1654

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Education or training in printing, graphic arts, or related field

Experience: Experience in printing operations, print production, or graphic services.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Manage printing operations
•Plan production schedules
•Ensure quality control
•Operate printing equipment
•Coordinate with customers
•Manage printing supplies

🎯Key Competencies

Print Production

Knowledge of printing processes and equipment.

Quality Control

Ability to ensure print quality standards.

Scheduling

Skill in planning and scheduling print jobs.

Customer Service

Ability to work with customers on print needs.

Equipment Operation

Knowledge of printing equipment.

Cost Estimation

Skill in estimating print job costs.

Inventory Management

Ability to manage printing supplies.

Technology

Understanding of digital printing technologies.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate with customersEnsure quality controlManage printing operationsManage printing suppliesOperate printing equipmentPlan production schedulesPrinting Services

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