Peripheral Equipment Operator

Full Job Description

Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under merit promotion (internal competitive) procedures and consideration is limited to those specified in the "Hiring Path".

If you are not eligible under this announcement, see 26-DSB-12921424-ST-JD which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/ Specialized Experience: You qualify at the Grade 5 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties.

This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the Grade 4 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the skill in the setup, adjustment, and operation of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment; Skill in the operation of equipment found in a typical print/bindery environment; Skill in trouble shooting of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment.

You qualify at Grade 06 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties.

This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the Grade 05 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the skill in the setup, adjustment, and operation of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment; Skill in the operation of equipment found in a typical print/bindery environment; Skill in trouble shooting of complex mechanical and computerized production equipment and making appropriate adjustments.

Education Substitution: Fort the Grade 5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required experience.

Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet qualifications. Education cannot be substituted at the Grade 6 level.

Employees on a permanent appointment who were hired through a Recruiting Bulletin, who have not served in their current appointment for at least 90 days, are not eligible to apply.

However, if this vacancy is in the same line of work as your current position (same qualification requirements), and selection for this position would not result in a promotion action the 90-day waiting period does not apply.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.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required.

You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 04/02/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Major Duties:

This job opportunity is located in the Document Services Branch (DSB), National Processing Center (NPC), Jeffersonville, IN.

This position operates, monitors, and adjusts various peripheral devices and systems, in support of the large-scale computer systems to prepare a variety of material for mailing.

The individual selected for this position will: Reading and interpreting job specifications; Performing machine setup and adjustments for various print/bindery equipment.

Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality; Maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Following safety guidelines; Troubleshooting minor mechanical issues; Performing routine operator preventative maintenance tasks.

Working in a team atmosphere to meet productivity goals; Packing and preparing orders for mailing/shipment.

Adjust equipment, observe defective tape or paper, clear jams; Correct malfunctions when possible.

REQUIREMENTS: Physical Requirements: This position requires substantial standing for extended periods of time and frequent pushing and pulling of bins, warehouse trucks or postal containers to other processing locations.

The work requires frequent bending, stooping, reaching and walking while handling printed materials, paper and other components.

The employee lifts, on a recurring basis, a variety of moderately heavy materials and supplies (approximately 30 pounds) such as boxes of forms, record boxes, boxes of cards and envelopes.

Rarely, the employee may be required to lift heavy (over 50 pounds) items such as mailbags or large stacks of paper stock. The work is repetitive, fast paced and done in an assembly line atmosphere.

Procedures and policies are established for jogging and flipping material, checking for completeness and print quality.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in well-lighted areas, with adequate to very poor ventilation.

Operator is subject to cuts, bruises, shocks or possible damage to extremities during high-speed operation.

Environment is noisy, hot or cold, and may be dusty, dirty or smelly during operations or clean-up procedures.