Copier/Duplicating Equipment Operator

Description:

The incumbent serves as serves as primary operator of high-speed DocuTech 6135 computerized copier/printer in Logistics Services of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), San Antonio, Texas. The incumbent is responsible for providing professional reproduction services to staff of the STVHCS.

The Organizational Location of this Position is: Logistics Service, Reproduction & Printing department, VA South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/13/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of general experience in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of general experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of data processing fundamentals and Microsoft Exchange/Outlook; knowledge of personal computers and operating systems; knowledge of reproduction and duplicating principles; skill in the initial set up, adjustment, and operation of high speed single and dual head offset presses, electrostatic copy machines, electro/mechanical collator, paper cutter, hole punch, jogger, stapler equipment; knowledge of computer and reproduction equipment; ability to communicate orally and in writing; and ability to deal effectively with both technical and non-technical people during periods of stress. OR,
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 2 years of education above high school. OR,
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Customer Service
• Technical Competence
• Communication
• Computer Skills

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; religions; 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.

Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: The work is generally in the office setting requiring stooping and standing, but will also involve more active duties associated with onsite troubleshooting and malfunctions of equipment. Handling boxes of paper and moving cases of paper is required on a daily basis. Work requires prolonged periods of standing while monitoring equipment operations, sorting or processing mail. Mail delivery within the Medical Center requires prolonged walking. Incumbent will be required to lift paper boxes, chemical products or mailbags weighing from 50-60 pounds on a regular basis.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ .