Chief Office of Engraving

Summary

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing with in the Office of Engraving. As a Chief Office of Engraving you will lead engraving and plate-making operations that support U.S. currency production. Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing processes equipment lifecycle management testing evaluation and integrating emerging technologies to align operations with strategic goals and high standards of quality security and efficiency. Learn more about this agency

Summary

This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing with in the Office of Engraving. As a Chief Office of Engraving you will lead engraving and plate-making operations that support U.S. currency production. Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing processes equipment lifecycle management testing evaluation and integrating emerging technologies to align operations with strategic goals and high standards of quality security and efficiency. Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Washington DC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 169279 - 197200 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 15

Promotion potential 15

Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 1101 General Business And Industry

Supervisory status Yes

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes

Security clearance Not Required

Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-BEP-13026069-P

Control number 879401000

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The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

1. U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals no prior Federal experience is required.
2. CTAPICTAP eligibles

Duties

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As a Chief Office of Engraving you will -

• Oversee the manufacturing operation and assist in managing various highly confidential projects for developing new designs and executing the currency order engraving and plate manufacturing programs and other related materials technology and processes to support currency government securities and other products.
• Serve as the primary point of contact within the office to ensure compliance with security and accountability rules policies and procedures during development testing for existingnew products and design changes and material applicationschanges at the Washington DC and Fort Worth Texas facilities.
• Make recommendations on continuous improvements and technology to improve efficiency of critical processes.
• Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders to plan production schedule and testing activities to meet the priorities and mission of the organization.

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Conditions of employment

All newly appointed employees to the competitive or excepted service are subject to a probationary or trial period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary or trial period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary or trial period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.

Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct DepositElectronic Funds Transfer. Undergo a tax compliance review. If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification PIV process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Undergo an income tax verification may be required. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment. Financial Disclosure Required.

Key Requirements

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Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-BEP-13026070. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period eligibility and how to apply.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience for the GS-15 you must have one year full 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as -

• Executing directing or managing the areas of manufacturingproduction or a related field that supports the manufacturingproduction process ensuring quality products and services through effective oversight and accountability.

Examples of such experience may include -

• Overseeing manufacturingproduction schedules and multiple projects and milestone reports. OR
• Providing management of manufacturingproduction through exceptional leadership in accordance with goals objectives and strategic planning. OR
• Developing strategic plans for staffing technology and resources. OR
• Recognizing issues within the process taking corrective actions and communicating them to stakeholders.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We may offer opportunities for telework. We may offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Years Day. As such all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters e.g. arrests charges convictions involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf dni.gov.

SUITABILITY CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS

A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process.

The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires especially as it relates to arrest employment education finances illegal drug use andor other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance if applicable.

Reasonable Accommodation RA Requests

If you believe you have a disability i.e. physical or mental covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. After the announcement closes your resume supporting documentation and responses to the questionnaireassessment will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Be sure your resume includes enough detail to support your qualifications.

To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a not qualified determination. Overstating your qualifications andor experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

In addition to the application and application questionnaire this position requires an online assessment that measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.

The Federal Supervisor Assessment questions target seven critical supervisory competencies accountability customer service decisiveness flexibility interpersonal skills problem solving and resilience.

This announcement uses the Rule of Many a numerical ranking process under which eligible applicants receive a numeric score based on the assessment process for the position. Only applicants who are eligible for veterans preference receive 5- or 10-point veterans preference points which are added to passing scores as applicable. Applicants are then listed on the certificate in score order and preference-eligible applicants are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles with the same score. Qualified preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are listed at the top of the certificate in rating order.

This announcement uses the cut-off score referral method under 5 CFR 332.402b1. Applicants who achieve or exceed the established cut-off score of 90 will be referred for consideration. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy are available we may lower the cut score in accordance with our pre-announced supplement strategy and applicable policy until a minimum of three candidates per vacancy are eligible to be referred. When a new cut score is established all applicants tied at that cut score will also be referred.

A subject matter expert may be used in rating and ranking process.

Referral

If you are among the top qualified candidates your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Simultaneous Listing

Candidates may be referred simultaneously on multiple certificates for which they are interested eligible and within reach unless otherwise provided for good administration and identified in advance.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result the announcement will close at 1159 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 75th application or at 1159 p.m. ET on DATE OF CLOSURE whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.

To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes

All applicants must submit a résumé showing work schedule hours worked per week dates of employment and duties performed. The experience may have been gained in either the public private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. All applicants are required to submit arésumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.

We suggest that you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résume tips.

VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

If you are claiming veterans preference please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN ICTAP DOCUMENTATION

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAPICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAPInteragency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration.

Optional Essay Questions

Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions 200 words max each to help us better understand your alignment with the agencys mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicants eligibility.

When the Bureau of Engraving and Printing completes its hiring the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name application material and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

How to Apply

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Are you unsure how to write your federal resume We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions and other career-related information sessions to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. httpsappsupport-usastaffing.opm.govhcen-ussections45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information.

The application process is as follows

• Click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date.
• If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.
• Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments.
• You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
• Set aside about two 1 hour to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.
• Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.
• Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us

To update your application including supporting documentation

During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status

Click on this httpswww.usajobs.govHelphow-toapplicationstatus

Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Click here for Computer System Requirements httpshelp.usastaffing.govApplyindex.phptitleUSA_Hire_System_Requirements

If you wish to make changesupdates to your application and the vacancy is still open you can click on the job announcement and Update Application to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.

For additional information on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the ADA please click on the links below

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission eeoc.gov

ADA.gov homepage

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202c and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at FairChanceActtreasury.gov. To learn more please visit our page at Treasury.govfairchanceact.

To preview the questionnaire httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13026069

For additional information on how to apply please visit the Partnership for Public Services Go Government website.

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300

Email bepinquiriesfiscal.treasury.gov

Address Office of Engraving Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg WV 26101 US

Next steps

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked e.g. spam-blocker you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in the announcement. As a result the announcement will close at 1159 p.m. ET on the date of receipt of the 75th application or at 1159 p.m. ET on DATE OF CLOSURE whichever occurs first. Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.

To apply for this position you must submit a complete Application Package which includes

All applicants must submit a résumé showing work schedule hours worked per week dates of employment and duties performed. The experience may have been gained in either the public private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. All applicants are required to submit arésumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. Cover letters are optional. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration.

We suggest that you preview the online questions as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résume tips.

VETERANS PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

If you are claiming veterans preference please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN CTAP OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN ICTAP DOCUMENTATION

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee click CTAPICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAPInteragency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration.

Optional Essay Questions

Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions 200 words max each to help us better understand your alignment with the agencys mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicants eligibility.

When the Bureau of Engraving and Printing completes its hiring the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name application material and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

How to Apply

Help

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions and other career-related information sessions to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. httpsappsupport-usastaffing.opm.govhcen-ussections45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information.

The application process is as follows

• Click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date.
• If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.
• Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments.
• You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
• Set aside about two 1 hour to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.
• Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.
• Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us

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Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center Phone 304-480-7300

Email bepinquiriesfiscal.treasury.gov

Address Office of Engraving Treasury Common Services Center Parkersburg WV 26101 US

Next steps

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked e.g. spam-blocker you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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