This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Plate Printing Division DCF. As a Plate Printer Assistant Supervisor, you will be fully responsible for planning, supervising, & coordinating the Plate Printing Program of an assigned printing section.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Lead Or Supervise, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: I have ability to perform common Plate Printer Assistant Supervisor duties without supervision. I have used mechanical, electrical, and electronic measuring instruments and tested inks. Additionally, I have led a team or project or assisted with training and production support within the Currency Manufacturing Division, and I am able to provide directions, monitor work performance, and provide feedback. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-Out Element) Operation of Plate Printing Equipment Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Etc. (Other Than Blueprints) Knowledge of Materials Physical Requirements: The position works in a production environment and spends significant amounts of time walking on concrete floors, moving, and climbing in and around large industrial printing presses and related equipment. The position may at times exert moderate forces when lifting, pushing, or pulling equipment, parts, or supplies. Lifting occurs with normal body mechanics and does not exceed 45 pounds. Lift, carry and place on an average of once per week OVl ink kits (set of nine) and intaglio press plates not exceeding 15 pounds under normal and usual conditions. AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
As a Plate Printer Assistant Supervisor, you will: Schedule work to be accomplished during a specific shift and provides for effective use of Plate Printers and Printing Plant Workers in a most efficient and productive manner. Assign work in accordance with work priorities or revise priorities, when necessary. Resolve technical problems and/or consult with primary Plate Printer Supervisor on technical problems to avoid delays and bottlenecks. Serve as liaison with other production and production support supervisors regarding work coordination and problems in progress.