Printing Services Specialist

The Printing Services Specialist (PG-1654-12) will manage complex printing projects and ensure the timely delivery of publications. **Key Responsibilities:** * Determine detailed printing specifications (e.g., typography, layout, paper stock). * Negotiate and administer contracts for printing, binding, and allied services or supplies. * Manage printing plant operations or perform production control. * Analyze price and cost of printing preparation and production. * Plan, estimate, and schedule printing for various publications. * Report directly to management on publishing matters. * Resolve issues related to printing production or distribution delays. **Qualifications:** **Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) / Basic Experience:** * **Option 1: Education:** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Journalism, Business Administration, English Composition, Commerce, Accounting, Printing/Printing Engineering, Graphic/Commercial Art, Industrial Engineering, or Economics. * **Option 2: Specialized Experience:** Experience determining print specifications, negotiating printing contracts, managing a printing plant, performing production control, serving as a printing equipment sales representative, analyzing print costs, or full-time printing planning/scheduling. **Required Specialized Experience (in addition to IOR):** * Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG 1655-11 level, including: * Directly reporting to a manager on publishing matters. * Resolving printing production or distribution delays. * Experience with official records publications for large organizations (e.g., federal agencies, Office of Federal Register). **Important Notes:** * All qualifying experience, including unpaid and volunteer work, will be considered. * All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date: August 15, 2025.