Visual Information Specialist

Duties:

• Research & Design: Develop and design creative visual materials to support communication efforts, including printed publications, multimedia, video, photography, exhibits, logos, signs, and certificates.
• Customer Coordination: Work closely with customers to develop concepts, layouts, and designs that align with their needs and objectives.
• Production & Reproduction: Finalize designs and prepare them for printing or electronic reproduction.
• Creative Development: Transform rough sketches and concepts into polished final designs for communication purposes.

Conditions of Employment:

• Security Clearance: Applicants must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Suitability Determination: Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.
• Other Requirements: This position is subject to a trial/probationary period, and direct deposit of pay is required.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet specific experience or education requirements:

GS-07 (Entry-level):

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of experience assembling visual information materials (e.g., video, multimedia, photography) for projects.
• OR Education: One year of graduate-level education in fields like commercial art, photography, visual communication, etc.
• OR Combination: A mix of education and experience.

GS-09 (Intermediate-level):

• Specialized Experience: One year of experience reviewing media for quality, assembling visual information products (e.g., video, multimedia, photography) for senior review.
• OR Education: A Master’s degree or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field.
• OR Combination: A mix of experience and education.

GS-11 (Advanced-level):

• Specialized Experience: One year of experience designing visual materials, providing digital photography or videography support, and assembling visual information products for customer review.
• OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education.
• OR Combination: A mix of experience and education.

Evaluation Criteria:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their competence in the following areas:

• Communications
• Project Management
• Telecommunications Planning, System Design, and Integration

Eligibility:

This position is open to individuals meeting various employment authority categories, including:

• Current Department of Army and Department of Defense civilian employees
• Military spouses under Executive Order 13473
• Veterans and individuals eligible for Priority Placement Programs

Additional Information:

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• The position may involve a one-year trial period.
• The job is part of Career Program 34 (Visual Information Specialist).

Benefits:

This position offers federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

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