- Position Title
- MACHINIST
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 25-12729462-DE-KP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 9, 2025 to Thursday, May 22, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive). When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply. Job seekers may use the Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)".
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
4.
Are you applying based upon the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011?
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Many service members begin their civilian job search prior to being released from Active Duty service, and may not have a DD-214 form to submit along with their resume. VOW allows certain Active Duty service members to be treated as preference eligibles in the competitive or excepted service, even though the service member has not been discharged or released from Active Duty. Under the VOW Act, tentative preference will be granted to a active duty service member who meets the following:Submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214 form) along with their job application materials. (Agencies will verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5.U.S.C. 2108 prior to appointment).
A "certification" is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from Active Duty service in the Armed Forces within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the Character of Service.Note: If the certification has expired; you must provide documentation (e.g., a copy of the DD form 214) that demonstrates the service member is a preference eligible per 5 U.S.C. 2108, in your application package before veterans' preference can be awarded.
To Learn more about VOW, please go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide
Preferences
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.
Please respond to the following questions below:
1.
Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
2.
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
- If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
3.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
4.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
5.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
6.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
7.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment; and, conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
8.
This position requires that the applicant submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability. Are you willing to submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability?
9.
This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
10.
This position requires selectee to FIRST, take and pass a Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The (PFT) test is given in Washington, DC only. The U.S. Government Publishing Office will not pay for any costs associated with travel and/or lodging.
Do you agree to this condition?
Do you agree to this condition?
11.
This position requires the selectee, PRIOR to taking the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), to sign an ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM, signed by the selectee, along with his/her private Approving Physician's Signature, releasing selectee to take the PFT, ensuring the physical capability of taking the PFT. If the selectee and his/her private Approving Physician do not sign the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM, and if the selectee does not pass the PFT, the tentative position offer will be withdrawn. (Please see the Additional Information/Other Information section of this announcement for more specific information regarding the PFT).
Do you agree to this condition?
Do you agree to this condition?
12.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Have you included all of the above information in your resume
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Machinist KJ-3414-00 position located in Plant Operations; Machine Division at the Government Publishing Office (GPO). You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire, then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year), as well as the number of hours per week for each position. Select the response below that best describes your skill and ability to perform the work of a Machinist. Please provide evidence of this skill and ability in your resume. Select only one response.
COMPETENCY ID
1.
Applicants must meet the following SCREEN/OUT Job Element 1: Ability to do the work of a Machinist without more than normal supervision to be considered eligible for this position. Such duties include: 1. Analyzing interrelated dimensions or complex configuration problems to determine effective solutions; 2. Troubleshooting a wide range of machines and determining repair processes in conjunction with appropriate engineering and technical authority; 3. Maintaining and repairing a variety of printing, binding and related machinery and equipment (i.e. printing and bindery, industrial trucks, power plant and air conditioning machinery); 3. Making independent interpretations of drawings and specifications that are lacking in dimensions, tolerances and types of fits and finishes, and make repairs.
From the response listed below, please select the best (ONE) response which demonstrates your Ability perform the work of a Machinist without more than normal supervision based on your current level of experience or training:
From the response listed below, please select the best (ONE) response which demonstrates your Ability perform the work of a Machinist without more than normal supervision based on your current level of experience or training:
For each task below, choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training as a Machinist.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform preventative maintenance on specific production equipment.
3.
Maintain and organize applicable spare parts and tooling, and ensure they are in good working condition.
4.
Determine which machine tool and attachments would best be used for each operation to be performed on each machine.
5.
Assemble, install, maintain and repair all types of printing, binding, laminating and all other industrial machinery and equipment.
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Maintain and organize machine documentation required to support the Preventive maintenance program.
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Work from blueprints, shop drawings, work orders from specifications.
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Utilize shop mathematics, and handbook formulas in computing and verifying dimensions in planning and lay out.
9.
Layout and install a variety of different types of equipment involving accurate alignment in order to maintain specific tolerance.
10.
Perform precision hard work to finish, fit, and assemble machined parts using various bench mounted and handheld power tools and hand tools such as files, drills, and reamers.
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Set up and operate most types of conventional and CNC Machine Equipment.
12.
Use a variety of auxiliary machine tool attachments such as rotary vises, dividing heads, taper attachments and magnetic chucks.
13.
Determine speeds, feeds, and coolants, lubricants or abrasives to be used to cut, turn, drill, mill, tap, ream, lap shape, grind or finish an item.
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Skill in using tools weld, cut, and braze, manufacture, repair, and rebuild parts and items of equipment from raw stock of different metals and metal alloys such as stainless-steel alloys, aluminum, titanium, magnesium and other materials.
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Set up and operate machine shop equipment to fabricate parts for repairs on production and other related machinery equipment.
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Performs bindery equipment operation and preventive maintenance requirements.