Visual Information Specialist
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Fort Meade, MD - USA
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent serves as a Visual Information Specialist responsible for developing and executing comprehensive multimedia products and strategic communication initiatives in coordination with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (OSWPA).
As a Visual Information Specialist at the GSsome of your typical work assignments may include:
- Responsible for developing and executing a wide range of multimedia products and strategic communication initiatives.
- Creating multimedia content such as still photography graphics social media content print products videos and podcasts.
- Managing all phases of multimedia production from pre-production (concept development scripting) to post-production (editing quality assurance).
- Planning and executing multimedia projects considering budget time and other constraints.
- Ensuring all products align with DOW communication objectives and meet established standards.
- Collaborating with clients subject matter experts and other team members.
- Staying current with advancements in multimedia technology and communication standards.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- The incumbent is required to maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- This is a drug testing designated position. Incumbent must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening and periodic testing thereafter is required.
- The selected applicant must either possess an active DOD security clearance or have the ability to secure one upon entry into the position.
- Employee may be required to travel away from normal duty station.
- Employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours including evenings weekends and holidays.
- Employee may be required to work in hazardous work environments and in outdoors adverse weather conditions.
- Position requires normal range of hearing and perception (aided or unaided).
- Position requires ability to discern colors contrast and depth.
To qualify for a Visual Information Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only) time-after-competitive appointment minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Planning executing and managing all phases of complex multimedia production-from concept development and scripting to post-production and final quality assurance.
- Utilizing advanced industry-standard design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite 3D rendering programs) to create a diverse range of visual communication products including video still photography graphics and social media content.
- Translating abstract concepts and strategic communication objectives into comprehensive large-scale visual media campaigns that align with organizational themes.
- Responsible for developing and executing comprehensive multimedia products and strategic communication solutions for distribution across a wide range platforms to include but not limited to video production marketing graphic design animation broadcast operations planning project management and assessment.
In addition to meeting qualifications your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1084 series.
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art fine arts art history industrial design architecture drafting interior design photography visual communication or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine science or technical equipment.
Advanced training in a vocational school technical institute or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes planning the preparation and use of photographs illustrations drawings and other art work charts diagrams dioramas maps slides overlays and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means.
*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that 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 may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges universities schools or institutions listing your name the name of the school the date and degree awarded and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information visit: Foreign Education
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see selecting official may choose to conduct interviews and once the selection is made you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
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Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: position is subject to an initial drug screening and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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