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 Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Verifying the publication titles and identification of items prior to stocking retail shelves. Crosschecking stock list to verify requirements of replenishment. Recording all information from batch sheets into various tracking systems for productions count. Determining and performing required actions to resolve order discrepancies. Assisting with ensuring efficient warehouse and storage management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Supply Technician, PG -2005-5, you must meet the following requirements: Selective Placement Factor: This position contains a Selective Placement Factor. A Selective Placement Factor requires: the Ability, Skills, and Knowledge, and/or other work characteristics basic to and essential for satisfactory performance of this position. Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment or placement and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. (Note: You must address the Selective Placement Factor clearly in your resume. If you do not address the Selective Placement Factor separately; you will not receive further consideration for this position.) Selective Placement Factor 1: Demonstrate the ability to: Use an automated Light Rail Carousel with warehouse applications and an ordering tracking system to facilitate order management from initial acceptance through final shipment. NOTE: You must clearly address the selective placement factor in your resume. In addition to meeting the selective placement factor, to qualify for the Supply Technician, PG-2005-05, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-04 grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private sector that includes: 1) Sorting and retrieving items from an automated light tree carousel storage system; 2) Using bar code and computer technology for issuance of stock; 3) Metering packages in accordance with the United States Post Office or United Parcel Service regulations using either a manual method or with the aid of electronic scales; and 4) Printing batch sheets from Inventory Control Module (ICM) and determining and performing what action is necessary if the order cannot be completed, e.g., special request, exhausts, refunds, and returns order to the customer service section. OR Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows: Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the position. OR Combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. 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(07/17/2026) to be considered. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may be used for this grade level. 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 Separated Employees: If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website. Work Life Balance: The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). 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.
