Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Government Publication Sales, Government Publishing Office in Laurel, MD. Responsibilities Conduct and direct major studies involving current operational problems that directly affect order processing, distribution, and storage operations. Collaborate with the Supervisory Supply Specialist, Supervisory Supply Technician and the Supervisory Customer Service Specialist to ensure the activities are coordinated and completed in an effective and timely manner. Plan, establish and implement workflow methods and processes, make recommendations on current workflow processes, practices, and procedures, while advising subordinate staff on the implementation of new and improved procedures. Follow and stay abreast of any changes to regulatory guidelines that impact day-to-day operations and inform the Warehouse Manager of issues which require immediate attention or resolution. Monitor the receiving, shipping, warehousing, distribution, call center, federal customers web order pages, mail and distribution processes, and maintenance operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Distribution Facilities Manager, PG-2030-11, you must meet the following requirements: Specialized experience at the next lower grade level PG-09 or GS-09 level includes performing work that involves the following comprehensive knowledge and experience: A) Managing the physical receipt, custody, care, and distribution of material, including the selection of appropriate storage sites, material handling equipment, and facilities; Consulting with the Operations Manager in determining which projects to initiate, develops deadlines, and identifies staff and other resources required to carry out an assignment; Managing a variety of duties involved with warehousing functions of consumable materials, supplies, equipment, shipping and receiving of customer orders from order web pages, to include call/contact center operations. or B) Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related or Have a combination of specialized experience from 'A' above and related graduate education as listed in 'B' above that equals 100% of the total requirement. Note: You must include a copy of an Official or Unofficial Transcript in your application package; otherwise, if not included, you will be given no further consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (01/12/2026) to be considered. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may be used for this grade level. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information 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." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). This position is eligible for telework as determined by agency policy. Background Investigation: For a Suitability: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. The selectee will work shift 1. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
