Reprographics Supervisor #157

Join the U.S. Senate's essential services team as a Reprographics Lead/Supervisor. This role oversees print, bindery, and mailing operations, ensuring efficient production and compliance with strict regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, assign, and review work for assigned reprographics staff.
• Manage and optimize resource allocation to meet production and organizational goals.
• Develop and monitor budgets, tracking expenses.
• Oversee modern printing, bindery, and mailing processes.
• Ensure adherence to USPS mailing regulations and Senate policies.
• Maintain equipment, recommend upgrades, and manage acquisitions.
• Analyze production methods for continuous improvement and develop actionable plans.
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for print processes and quality control.
• Conduct performance evaluations, providing feedback and implementing improvement plans.
• Respond to Senate office inquiries and complaints with tact and timeliness.

Required Qualifications:

• **Experience:**

* 5+ years in reprographics, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.

• **Skills & Knowledge:**

* Proficiency in modern printing/mailing technology, computers, and relevant software (spreadsheets, databases). * Knowledge of personnel and financial management. * Ability to develop budgets and monitor expenses. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to learn and apply Senate rules, regulations, and USPS mailing requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Print Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of USPS regulations.
• Proven ability to maintain equipment and recommend new acquisitions.
• Strong background in Printing, Bindery, and Mailing best practices.
• Adept at multitasking, adapting to changing priorities, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Working Environment & Expectations:

• **Onsite Presence:** Required on the U.S. Senate campus, including during government shutdowns, inclement weather, holidays, and extended hours (late night, overnight, weekends).
• **Essential Services:** This is an "excepted" position, requiring availability to work during furloughs to support critical Senate operations.
• **Emergency Recall:** Must be available for sudden recall in emergencies, potentially involving after-hours/weekend work or deployment to alternate sites.
• **Physical Demands:**

* Ability to remain stationary operating computer/machinery. * Occasional bending, crawling, or standing for long durations. * Frequent movement of boxes/equipment weighing less than 50 pounds.

• **Work Hazards:** Exposure to excessive noise, moving machinery, chemicals (inks/solvents), and paper dust.

Hiring Process:

• A skills assessment may be conducted as part of the hiring process.