Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Production Engineering. As a Program Specialist, you will coordinate management services and programs; perform special studies; and lead special projects essential to the smooth operation and management of the Office. Responsibilities As a Program Specialist, you will: Manage operational actions, determine statuses, prioritize events, and provide comprehensive status briefings to the staff. Advise manufacturing executives, division managers, and administrative operations to ensure that the most efficient and effective support is provided in the execution of all responsibilities. Develop procedures and investigate facts involving program issues related to activities such as information processing and documentation systems for reports, correspondence, record keeping and technical presentations. Participate on special committees concerned with production matters; follow assignments through to completion; and develop recommendations for consideration and prepare technical presentations in PowerPoint as directed. Requirements Conditions of Employment This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-BEP-260. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. 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. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résume. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's 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, and/or 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). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is defined as experience managing projects, which includes planning, execution, resolution of issues, and communicating and coordinating with multiple offices, programs, or divisions. Examples of such experience could include: - Planning and coordinating testing activities such as process improvement initiatives, new product qualification, and feasibility assessments between multiple offices. - Providing support for internal and external audits such as analyzing responses to audit findings, developing corrective action plans, or addressing nonconformance issues. - Formulating plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational objectives. - Developing, presenting, and advising management on the status of performance objectives. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. A recruitment incentive may be offered. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A one-year 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. 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 one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's 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 Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. 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. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment. Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.