Proofreader/Keyboarder

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for the Proofreader/Keyboarder, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen Out Element/Job Element #1 to be considered eligible for this position: Ability to do the work of a Proofreader/Keyboarder without more than normal supervision. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed Screen Out Element/Job Element. If your knowledge and ability in the Screen Out Element/Job Element is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration. In addition to Screen Out Element/Job Element #1 above, applicants must have the following knowledge and abilities: 1. Proofreading books, newspapers, or magazine proofs for publication or general distribution; 2. Manipulating electronic files to make corrections; 3. Keying manuscripts with a high degree of speed and accuracy; 4. Typesetting materials; and 5. Using and interpreting proofreader marks. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Applicants that self-assess as qualified and that meet the eligibility requirements will then be further evaluated by completing a series of progressive hurdle assessments. Assessments that may include online assessments, work sample assessments, and/or interviews. Each assessment has a pre-determined cut score which must be achieved or exceeded to be "best qualified (BQ) and advance to the next assessment." Upon completion of all required hurdle assessments, applicants will be referred to the selecting official for consideration after their resume has been reviewed for qualifications and found qualified by the staffing specialist. Please note that the hurdle assessments will be held in-person only in the Government Publishing Office (GPO) located in Washington, D.C.

Position Overview

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Government Integrated Print Services, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

• Proofreads both straight and tabular matter to detect and mark all typographical, spelling, and style errors using standard proofreader marks and the Government Printing Office (GPO) Style Manual.
• Keyboards coded manuscript copy with a high degree of accuracy.
• Manipulates files and extensions in the database to make corrections, author's alterations, and updates.
• Edits and prepares keyboarded material for typesetting.
• Revises galley corrections and page proofs, manually and/or electronically prepares copy for typesetting in accordance with GPO style and procedures.
• Utilizes Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), and associated programs to proofread and typeset government publications.