Visual Information Specialist
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The mission of the Congressional & Public Affairs (CPA) is to facilitate effective working relationships between OIG Congress and the media acting as a liaison with Congress and the media to explain OIG initiatives and programs and to promote the activities of all OIG offices.
The duties of the Visual Information Specialist GS:
- Leads OIGs visual communication strategy - setting agency wide standards advising senior leadership and development of clear compelling visual products.
- Designs and produces high-impact layouts graphics charts illustrations multimedia and presentation materials; translates complex subject matter into accessible visuals; and maintains templates style guides and graphic standards.
- Manages multiple concurrent design projects from concept thorough final production-prioritizing workload allocating resources ensuring quality and timeliness and aligning all outputs with communication objectives.
- Engages auditors investigators program officials subject matter experts senior leaders internal offices external partners and media representatives to gather information refine design concepts negotiate decisions and support effective information-sharing.
- Plans and drives long-term innovation in OIGs visual information program by evaluating emerging technologies improving design capabilities and communication strategies and performing additional duties that advance program effectiveness.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- You may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- All employees will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You will be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal Employment at the time requested by agency.
Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements including education and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.
Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-14 level you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Time-in-grade documentation: When applying for a higher grade if your SF-50s effective date is within the past year (52 weeks) it might not adequately verify you have met the 1-year time-in-grade requirement. Therefore you should provide an SF-50 that clearly verifies you meet this requirement-such as a step increase SF-50. (Appropriate examples of SF-50s includes Promotions Within-grade Grade/Range Increases or any SF-50 with an effective date older than one year.) Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.
You must also submit the most recent SF-50 dated within 52 weeks of the closing date for this announcement.
If you fail to provide requested information or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility you WILL lose consideration for this position.
Education Requirements: This position has a Individual Occupational Requirement as described below:
Basic Requirements for Visual Information Specialist:
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.
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MINIMUN QUALIFICATION: In order to qualify for the GS-14 you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government obtained in either the private or public sector.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Mastery of communication principles design methodologies publication layout and multimedia production sufficient to serve as OIGs technical authority for visual information.
- Ability to interpret and translate complex subject matter such as audits inspections investigations and policy analyses into accurate and impactful visual materials for Congress senior leadership and the public.
- Expertise with advanced design tools (e.g. Illustrator InDesign Photoshop Acrobat Pro Premiere Pro) and capability to produce original high-quality visuals.
- Skill in influencing and persuading skeptical or uncooperative audiences to understand and adopt program results.
- Skill in the use of photography and videography equipment including cameras microphones lighting setups and teleprompters.
- Extensive knowledge of OIG mission areas reporting requirements and statutory oversight responsibilities.
If you fail to provide requested information or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility you WILL lose consideration for this position.
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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.
Non-competitive hiring authority eligibility documentation if applicable. For information related to Schedule A hiring authority for individuals with disabilities visit OPMs hiring information site.
Political Appointment: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last five (5) years a political Schedule A Schedule C Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Due to the education requirement of this position an unofficial/official transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received you will be rated as ineligible.
You MUST provide unofficial/official transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Transcripts must include the following information: name of accredited institution list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course quarter or semester hours earned degree conferred and date and the name and address of the school. If selected for this position you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Accreditation: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence including transcripts to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Educations website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement you will not receive consideration.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination in accordance with agency policy.
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- A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to complete pre-employment requirements within established timeframes or failing to meet any pre-employment requirements including failure to timely schedule and report to any of the scheduled appointments.
- Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) if applicble: 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; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) if applicable: This program applies to Department of State employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
- Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
- Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
- Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement: Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DOS/OIG to share your application with other hiring managers in DOS/OIG for similar positions.
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.
Work Life Programs & Benefits - The Office of Inspector General offers many WorkLife programs such Fit Time Alternative Work Schedules Telework Transit Subsidy Tuition Assistance Student Loan Repayment programs Paid Parental Leave Health Benefits Life Insurance Thrift Savings Plan as well as Vision and Dental 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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