Printing Officer

To qualify for the Printing Officer, PG - 1654 - 14 you must meet the following requirements: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Education: Undergraduate and graduate education with a major study in journalism, business administration, English composition, commerce, accounting, printing or printing engineering, graphic or commercial art, industrial engineering, or economics. -OR- Specialized Experience: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Determining specifications for the printing of manuscript, i.e., selection of typography, layout, composition, format, paper stock, and other printer's instructions. Negotiating or administering contracts for procurement of manuscript and illustrations, printing, binding and allied services, or printing stocks (paper, inks, etc.). Managing a printing plant that produces printing either for the government or private industry customers. Performing production control work in a large printing plant.

Serving as a sales representative for a wide variety of printing equipment. Analyzing the price and cost of preparation and production of printing. Planning, estimating, and scheduling printing on a full-time basis for a variety of publications. Performing substantive administrative support or policy functions directly related to publishing and printing program management or operations.

In addition to the above IOR, to qualify for Printing Officer at the PG-14 grade level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the PG-13 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading and coordinating the work of printing specialists and procurement staff to meet customer requirements and achieve organizational objectives. Implement business strategies for the agency with internal and external customer which may include providing support and guidance on contractual decisions and procurement policies/procedures. Experience serving as a team lead, seni