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Printing and Reprographics Specialist #28

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Printing and Reprographics Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Printing and Reprographics Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/11/2026 to 05/25/2026

Salary $64,000 - $110,790 per year Pay scale & grade AD 00

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

Few vacancies

Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required - N/A Relocation expenses reimbursed NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

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Job family (Series)

• 1654 Printing Services

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No

Announcement number req968 Control number 868840000

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

Duties

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Utilizes machine interface to manipulate color and file structure to prepare for high volume production. Operates, manages and troubleshoots high volume production printing equipment, ensuring conformity to established standards and applicable specifications while establishing priorities. Performs final finishing and bindery work for all printed materials on all stages of completion. Utilizes a Print Management Information System (MIS) to track and report inventories and supplies, production resources to ensure deadlines are met on work requests. Produces electronic files from hard copy documentation in a variety of formats and uploads to respective offices file exchange server. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Operates and Troubleshoots: Ability to learn operational features of printing and bindery equipment such as offset presses, plate-making equipment, Inkjet Presses, digital printers, foil stamping machines, programmable paper cutters, folders, shrink wrappers, and round cornering; performs preventative maintenance on printing and bindery equipment.

• Operates and Troubleshoots: Ability to learn operational features of mailing equipment such as mail sorters, letter inserters, and inkjet addressing equipment; performs preventative maintenance on mailing equipment.

• Wide Format Printing Experience: Demonstrated expertise in handling and operating wide format flat bed and roll printers.

• Large Format Finishing Equipment: Demonstrates expertise in large format finishing equipment such as stitchers, and flatbed cutters.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications for document preparation and formatting.

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat: Familiarity with industry-standard software for creating and editing print-ready files.

• Knowledge of Imposition Tools: Experience working with imposition tools like Quite Imposing to optimize printing layouts.

• RIPS Utilization: Understanding of how to utilize RIPS (Raster Image Processors) to efficiently process, gang jobs, and adjust color.

• Quality Control: Ability to follow established quality control procedures and maintain set requirements for producing unfailing products.

• Outgoing Mail Process: Process outgoing mail, ensuring items are correctly labeled and sorted for USPS dispatch.

• USPS Practices: Understanding of the rules, regulations, and practices of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ensure compliance.

Required Work Experience

• One to three years of experience in print production, bindery operations and mailing practices.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant's proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics or similar policies.
• Knowledge of equipment, computers and relevant software/Web applications, and spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of modern printing and reprographics principles and practices.
• Knowledge of paper, inks, and other supplies used in printing production.
• Ability to meet established quality control standards.
• Ability to inspect and coordinate work in an efficient manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate's contingency operations.

Working Conditions

• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a government lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a government lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• Work requires frequent physical effort such as walking, sitting, bending, standing, safely lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
• Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
• Hazards include moving machinery, exposure to chemicals, such as inks and solvents, paper dust and excessive noise.
• Working on ladders, to install signage.
• Work requires operation of powered industrial forklift, pallet jacks, scissor lift, etc.
• Work requires employee to wear uniforms.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

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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.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

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.

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• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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

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• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

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Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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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

Senate

The Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is the largest in size of staff and budget in the Senate. It is responsible for all Senate computers and technology support services, recording and photographic services, printing and graphics services, and telecommunications services. The SAA also provides assistance to all Senate offices with their staffing, mailing, purchasing, and financial needs. The offices of the SAA that are responsible for providing these and other services include Capitol Facilities, the Operations Division, Customer Relations, Financial Operations, Human Resources, and Information Security. The SAA also shares responsibility for the U.S. Capitol Police, the Senate Page Program, the Senate Office of Training and Development, and the Capitol Telephone Exchange. The Sergeant at Arms is an excepted service agency. Employment with the Sergeant at Arms does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.

Agency contact information

Email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov Address U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

US. Senate Capitol Office Building

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Printing and Reprographics Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/11/2026 to 05/25/2026

Salary $64,000 - $110,790 per year Pay scale & grade AD 00

Location

Few vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC

Few vacancies

Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required - N/A Relocation expenses reimbursed NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

0

Job family (Series)

• 1654 Printing Services

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No

Announcement number req968 Control number 868840000

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