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Program Support Specialist


Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70623 - 70623
Posted: 22 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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 Agency Support Operations Government Publishing Office in Washington DC.


Duties
  • Planning and managing daily operations in support of Facilities Managements programs and projects.
  • Provides management reports and information to Facilities Management leadership on a routine basis.
  • Coordinates assigned functions with managers/supervisors to ensure staff actions task assignments and status reporting are executed to standard.
  • Responsible for a variety of functions such as coordinating and scheduling high-level meetings and travel.
  • Participates in regular meetings with management to address operational and administrative issues resolve problems and provide recommendations for correcting tracking or improving various programs.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is Required.
  • Selectee must successfully pass pre-employment requirements prior to appointment.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Selectee must undergo a background investigation for Suitability.
  • TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level (PG-7) or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify.
  • Selectee may be required to work overtime as needed.
  • Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary although some light physical effort may be required. Manual dexterity is required in operation of a variety of other office machinery.
  • Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately light and climate-controlled office.
Qualifications

To qualify for the Program Support Specialist PGyou must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the PG-7 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which includes:

(1) Recommending ways to improve administrative management programs.
(2) Conducting data analytics of management systems/programs.

OR

Education: Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/30/2026) to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may be used for this grade level.

Are you using your education to qualify You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses grades and GPA semester year and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: Applicants qualifying on the basis of education: School transcript(s) - official or unofficial. A transcript is required if you are claiming to qualify based on your education. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable; at the minimum the transcript should contain the name of the institution applicants name list of completed courses semester hours and GPA. If you provide an unofficial transcript at the time of application and you are selected you will be asked for official versions prior to an official job offer.

Additional information

Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5 U.S. Code prohibits a Federal official from appointing promoting or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises addition Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5 U.S. Code makes it a prohibited personnel practice for a person in authority to appoint employ promote advance or advocate for the appointment employment promotion or advancement of a relative. For further information visit: and Employees:
If you have separated from Federal Government employment you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center Annex 1411 Boulder Boulevard Valmeyer IL 62295; or visit the National Archives Website.

Work Life Balance:
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail MARC VRE etc.).

Background Investigation for Suitability:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.

Schedule A (Disability Appointment):
Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g. a physician or other medical professional certified by a state the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e. state or private); or any Federal agency state agency or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a medical professionals letterhead and signed.

The selectee will work Shift 1.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

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