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LETTER & SCRIPT ENGRAVER (BANKNOTE) APPRENTICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING & PRINTING
Overview
Open & closing dates: 04/25/2023 to 05/16/2023
Salary: $31.47 – $74.66 per hour – Pay scale & grade: WE-4401-4
Location: Two (2) vacancies in Fort Worth, Texas
This is not a remote job, and the position is not Telework eligible. There is no travel required and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
Appointment Type: Permanent. Work schedule: Full-time
Service: Competitive with promotion potential.
Supervisory status: None. Security clearance is not required. A drug test is required.
FOR ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE THROUGH WWW.USAJOBS.GOV FOR THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
23-BEP-101-P (open to the Public) or 23-BEP-100 (open to status applicants)
Summary (see announcement for full details)
This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, PLATE MAKING ENGRAVING PHOTO ENGRAVING BRANCH WCF. As a LETTER & SCRIPT ENGRAVER (BANKNOTE) APPRENTICE, you will serve in a seven-year (7) apprentice in training for the position of Letter & Script Engraver. Training consists of actual shop work under the instruction and supervision of journeyman Engravers to whom the apprentice is assigned.
This job under 23-BEP-101-P is open to the public, U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
This job is also open in another announcement under 23-BEP-100. It is open to: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Family of overseas employees, Federal employees – Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Land & base management, Military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Special authorities, and Veterans.
Duties (see announcement for full details)
The following are the duties of this position at the WE-4. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Letter & Script Engraver (Banknote) Apprentice, you will:
–Draw and engrave manually & digitally on steel dies or plates script, white, black, and shaded face lettering (Gothic, Old English, Roman, and other various types of letters), lathe work and designs of various kinds (such as simple ornaments) used in the production of Banknotes and other government securities.
–Employ a style and manner designed to prevent counterfeiting called bank note engraving.
–Artistically master the use of the ruling machine and ONE system digital engraving software and various other tools of trade.
Requirements (see announcement for full details)
Conditions of Employment: This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 23-BEP-100. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
Physical Requirements (see announcement for full details)
The incumbent must be able to lift weights up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs.) obtaining assistance when necessary. Incumbent must have good eyesight, coordination, and dexterity. Work is mostly sedentary (frequent sitting is necessary when engraving), however, work does require periods of standing. The work performed is tedious and requires extreme accuracy. The Apprentice must learn to use a magnifying glass for all his/her engraving operations.
AND
You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector, or volunteer service.
Key Requirements (see announcement for full details)
Click “Print Preview” to review the entire announcement before applying when in the announcement in WWW.USAJOBS.GOV. Applicants must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Suitability, Clearance & Requirement (see announcement for full details): A background investigation will be required for all new hires.
Qualifications (see announcement for full details)
You must meet the following ALL requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You must meet the screen-out element, Aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice (Screen-out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online questions in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following elements/areas: Aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice (Screen-out), Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Use of Measuring Instruments, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints), and Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
Interview Qualifications (see announcement for full details)
Upon completion of the rating process, the candidates moving forward will be interviewed. The interview process will consist of a live meeting before a panel. Instructions will be provided detailing steps in a timed creation of personal artwork to be used in consideration for hiring. The following art supplies will be needed to complete the process.
Art supplies needed: Drawing Paper (minimum 11″x14″), Pencil, Pen (black ink only) and 12″ ruler.
Other Information (see announcement for full details)
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit position.
Conditions of Employment (see announcement for full details)
A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust – Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution. 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. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. Wear required appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, however, this is a day-shift position.
Benefits (see announcement for full details)
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Required Documents (see announcement for full details)
To apply for this position(see announcement for full details), you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Artwork: A limit of only four (4) pieces of personally created artwork will be submitted; if more than 4 pieces of artwork are submitted only 4 pieces will be reviewed. One (1) of the pieces of artwork must be of a hand drawn letter script art. The three (3) other hand drawn pieces of artwork are from your choosing of the following categories 1) Portrait drawing, 2) Mechanical, technical or drafting, 3) Digital hand drawing, 4) Free hand line drawing. Your artwork will be evaluated in the following areas: Composition/Layout, Draftsmanship, Rendering and Perspective.
Maximum capacity for each piece of artwork is 100mb, with JPEG files being the preferred compressed file. If the artwork is over 100mb, you are to send separate email submittals by the closing date of this announcement. No artwork should be submitted that requires special software. Please place you name on the file for identification purposes and avoid placing it on the artwork. All submittals through email need to be sent to Bureau of Engraving & Printing at [email protected], Not through USAJOBS, no later than 5/19/2023.
All applicants must submit a résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. All applicants must submit vacancy assessment question responses.
Veteran’s Preference Documentation (see announcement for full details).
Career Transition Assistance Plan or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (see announcement for full details).
Recommended Documentation (see announcement for full details):
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, education must be accredited by an accrediting institution.
How to Apply (see announcement for full details):
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
FOR THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW, PLEASE ACCESS THE ANNOUNCEMENT THROUGH:
WWW.USAJOBS.GOV TO APPLY FOR 23-BEP-101-P FOR THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OR 23-BEP-100 FOR STATUS APPLICANTS.
Application Details
How to Apply (see announcement for full details): Complete the application process and submit required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date. Create a USAJOBS account before beginning the application. Your application package includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Your application will constitute 25% of your overall rating. The remaining 75% will be determined by your artwork. No artwork should be submitted thru USAJOBS! Artwork should be submitted no later than date of 5/19/2023, thru email address: [email protected]. Eligible will be interviewed and top qualified candidates referred to a selecting official. No reimbursed travel costs to and from the interview site. FOR THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT PROCESSES TO FOLLOW, ACCESS THE ANNOUNCEMENT THROUGH: WWW.USAJOBS.GOV TO APPLY FOR 23-BEP-101-P FOR THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OR 23-BEP-100 FOR STATUS APPLICANTS.
