Proofreader/Keyboarder

U.S. Government Publishing Office; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Publishing Office in Washington, DC seeks a detail‑oriented Proofreader/Keyboarder to ensure accuracy of books, newspapers, and magazines and to prepare proofs for publication.

Responsibilities include proofreading, keyboarding manuscripts, typesetting, and interpreting proofreader marks, with emphasis on speed, precision, and quality control.

Qualifications

• Proofreading books, newspapers, or magazine proofs for publication or general distribution.
• Manipulating electronic files to make corrections.
• Keying manuscripts with a high degree of speed and accuracy.
• Typesetting materials; and using and interpreting proofreader marks.

Responsibilities

• Meet qualification requirements by closing date; complete hurdle assessments as part of the selection process.
• Assist in preparing proofs for publication and ensure accuracy across documents.

Skills

Proofreading

Keyboarding

Typesetting

Editing

Job description

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. To qualify for the Proofreader/Keyboarder, you must meet the following requirements:

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.