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.
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 (06/24/2025) to be considered.
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.