Electronic Duplicating System Technician

Summary

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Responsibilities

Operates a computer workstation to receive and convert customer data (text and graphics) into formats suitable for production runs on an electronic duplicating system.

Sets up and operates large, high-speed electrostatic copier/duplicators consisting of an electronic control center and online automatically controlled stapler and sorter to reproduce multiple copies of;

Forms, notices, instruction manuals and textbooks, circular, pamphlets and other similar types of materials.

Operates bindery machines such as guillotine cutters, paper drills, and various other binding equipment and shrink-wrap machine.

Utilizes network software to capture and/or merge data/information originated with a wide variety of word processing, graphics, and desktop publishing software packages.

Provides on-the-job guidance and/or written procedures to lower-graded operators.

Maintains records of work completed, ensures production units are recorded for billing, and notifies supervisor/lead/CRS of job completion.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Electronic Duplicating System Technician, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Utilizing Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF software in a production environment Operating various equipment to complete jobs on-time and within specifications Performing minor repairs and makes minor adjustments to equipment Working with customers to achieve desired results B. Education Substitution: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-05 for most position covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. 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. Physical Demands: The work requires long periods of standing, bending, and walking during equipment setup, adjustment, operation, and maintenance. Work requires operator to lift light to moderately heavy objects such as boxes of paper of less than 50 pounds and other equipment supplies. Work Environment: Work is performed in a documentation automation/production environment where other printing and printing-related operations are being performed. The immediate work area is adequately lighted. Moderate risks and discomforts occur from paper dust, paper cuts, machine noise, dry ink, glue, etc. Extra safety precautions are required when clearing jams from the finishing unit and fuser to avoid burns from extremely hot surfaces. It is highly recommended that research be done about the cost of living in Hawaii prior to applying. For information about the cost of living and many other important items to consider visit: http://www.hvcb.org.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that 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 that 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.