Summary This DIGITAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN is located in an information management organization and is part of the CA JFHQ J6. Responsibilities THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the DIGITAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN, GS-0303-7, is to set up, adjust, and operate an electronic publishing system with sophisticated network accessed document, publishing, scanning, and media conversion capabilities using two or more types of related equipment Serves as a senior non-supervisory production worker for the electronic duplicating system. Provides printing instructions and/or written procedures to other production workers. Assigns tasks to be performed by individual operators. Operates a computer workstation to receive and convert job order data into formats suitable for production runs on an electronic duplicating system. Maintains equipment in peak operating condition by managing system resources. Performs daily and weekly maintenance functions in accordance with operating manuals and established procedures. Utilize comprehensive knowledge of printing equipment and operations to resolve problems, answer questions, and assist in on-the-job (OJT) training of production personnel. Utilize extensive knowledge of technical/service manuals and diagnostic tools to locate and correct system problems with equipment Repairs/corrects routine mechanical problems and perform preventive maintenance service. Places calls and works with technical service representatives to report problems, seek solutions, and for repairs beyond area of expertise. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized. PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. U.S. citizenship is required. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must maintain proper security clearance. Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment. Qualifications DIGITAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN, GS-0303-7: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Experience utilizing network software, compact discs or downloads job orders from the internet military websites or local servers to capture information originated with a wide variety of work processing, graphics, and desktop publishing software packages. Experience modifying electronic media as necessary to ensure the best product possible. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 01/06/2025 Education N/A Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usas@army.mil or Fax to 916-854-3439. This is an Excepted Service position. Applicants who currently hold a Competitive Service status and is offered a position with the California National Guard, will lose their Competitive Service status to become Excepted Service. Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (Block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights. Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (Block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (the Fair Chance Act) prohibits Federal agencies and Federal contractors acting on their behalf from requesting that an applicant for Federal employment disclose criminal history record information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment to that applicant. When it is alleged that an agency employee has violated the requirements, an applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance with 5 U.S.C. 9202 and 5 CFR part 920 by an employee of the agency.