- Position Title
- Business Continuity Manager (Warehousing and Distribution Services)
- Agency
- Government Publishing Office
- Announcement Number
- 25-12737724-IMP-DT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current GPO employee on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment?
2.
You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "1" or "2"AND block 34 must be a "1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your current position title, pay plan, series, grade, tenure and position occupied for a competitive service appointment AND you must submit your current Fiscal Year Performance Appraisal (FY2024) showing you have performed at an acceptable level.
If you are unable to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2024) Performance Appraisal you must submit a written explanation as to why it was not obtainable. In this explanation you should include your final rating. Failure to submit your current Fiscal Year (FY2024) Performance Appraisal or a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable will disqualify you from further consideration
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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.
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:
2.
Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying?
3.
- 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.
4.
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)?
5.
If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
6.
If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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?
10.
This position requires you to successfully pass pre-employment prior to appointment. Are you willing undergo the pre-employment process prior to appointment?
11.
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
12.
This position requires that the applicant submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability. Are you willing to submit to a Background Investigation for Suitability?
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Business Continuity Manager (Warehousing and Distribution Services), PG-0301-15 position located in Sales Services and Outreach at the Government Publishing (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 “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
You must be a current Career or Career-Conditional GPO employee to be eligible for consideration.
Are you a permanent Career or Career-Conditional GPO employee?
Are you a permanent Career or Career-Conditional GPO employee?
2.
To minimally qualify for the PG-15 level, you must meet the following requirements. (1) year of specialized experience at the PG-14 (or equivalent) level or higher? Specialized experience includes
(1) Managing and reviewing the full range of warehousing and distribution services, including implementation of new technologies, operational modernization, and workforce planning; AND
(2) Evaluating performance of subordinate managers and recommending actions for appropriate recognition; AND
(3) Performing the full range of administrative and technical supervisory and management duties, including hiring, taking disciplinary actions, performance management, developing training plans, setting work priorities, and strategic planning,
Do you possess the specialized experience described above?
(1) Managing and reviewing the full range of warehousing and distribution services, including implementation of new technologies, operational modernization, and workforce planning; AND
(2) Evaluating performance of subordinate managers and recommending actions for appropriate recognition; AND
(3) Performing the full range of administrative and technical supervisory and management duties, including hiring, taking disciplinary actions, performance management, developing training plans, setting work priorities, and strategic planning,
Do you possess the specialized experience described above?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Oversees the business development process within GPO Agency Distribution Services (ADS) to promote its longevity.
4.
Monitors industry news and developments to stay current on potential opportunities and creates a strategy to follow up with leads and determine new federal clients to pursue.
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Manages warehousing, web order page development, mail services, contact center operations, printing, publishing, and contracting.
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Makes decisions regarding expenses and revenue and assists with determining the budget for the unit.
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Conducts and leads negotiations with potential federal clients.
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Manages daily operations and guides subordinate staff on expectations and accepted practices.
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Provides guidance and assistance as necessary to technical leaders, federal client-agency executives, subordinate supervisors, and managers on precedent-setting or complex contracts.
10.
Performs the full range of management and supervisory work for multiple subunits of multiple teams.
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Manages through subordinate supervisors to accomplish administrative and technical supervision of the work.
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Evaluates subordinate supervisors and serves as the reviewing official on evaluations of nonsupervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors.
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Manages fluctuations in workload volume while evenly distributing assignments across subordinate units.
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Reviews and develops policies and protocols for conducting the unit's work.
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Reviews the team's workflow and applies business and process reengineering methods to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
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Establishes protocols for handling customer relations and develops performance metrics for the assigned unit.
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Participates in conferences, meetings, hearings or presentations involving problems or issues of considerable consequence or importance.
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Serves as the Agency Distribution Services (ADS) focal point for collecting and analyzing internal and external customer feedback and works to resolve major identified grievances.
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Serves as a decision maker on unusual or unprecedented contract administration decisions for sensitive, complex, or high-profile programs.