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Position Title
Supervisory Distribution Facilities Specialist
Agency
Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number
25-12732341-DE-GB Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 9, 2025 to Friday, May 23, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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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?
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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
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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:
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1. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying? (limit characters)
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  • 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.
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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)?
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4. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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.
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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. (limit characters)
8. This position may require you to complete and one-year supervisory probationary period, unless previously served. Will you be willing to serve a one-year supervisory probationary if not previously served? (limit characters)
9. This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. (limit characters)
10. Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • 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
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

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
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Distribution Facilities Specialist, PG-2030-14 position with the US Government Publishing Office. Your resume and the responses you provide to the assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. Please ensure your resume states the job, duties, and dates (month and year) and hours worked per week for each position, or you may not be able to be qualified for this position. (limit characters)
1. Please select the correct response from the answers below to the following question:
Do you meet all the specialized experience at the (PG-14) or next lower grade level or education alternative to qualify for this position. Specialized experience at the next lower grade level includes: Supervising or managing a warehouse or distribution center operations to include receiving, storing, packing, inventory control and shipping; communicating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational needs and deadlines are met; evaluating operational needs of the organization such as fleet management, financial management, manpower, and warehousing and storage requirements; writing and implementing standard operating procedures for an organization, division, or section.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Managing supply chain operations in support of a mid- to- large-sized organization, operating in a deadline-driven environment.
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3. Allocates space, budget and personnel resources within the division.
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4. Monitors measure of effectiveness for the processing functions, ensuring all client services order transactions are processed within time frame goals.
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5. Develops and implements long range plans for the Distribution Division with consideration given to optimum space utilization and efficiencies in order processing and agency client usage.
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6. Performs liaison duties with other outside organizations, including Public and Private organizations.
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7. Attends and/or conducts periodic formal and informal meetings with management and staff.
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8. Resolves complex problems forwarded by the by an office or Agency Distribution & Outreach Service Chief related to Distribution Division activities.
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9. Initiates new projects and programs to enhance and support technology in the department and best practice business objectives for a supply chain.
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10. Communicate effectively in writing (e.g., proposals, reports, and corrective actions) and orally, especially with persons of diverse backgrounds and levels of knowledge.
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11. Develops Standard Operating Procedures directly related to Distribution Operations.
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12. Implements Federal/State Regulations and/or guidelines pertaining supply and distribution management procedures.
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13. Review federal/state laws and regulations applicable to programs and operations and provide clear guidance and direction for staff.
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14. Oversees business practices associated with a supply chain, printing and manufacturing or similar technologies.
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15. Manages/Direst mission, policies, goals, and objectives of an agency/company and its relationships with other Agencies.
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