VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST_

Summary You will serve as a VISUAL INFORMARION SPECIALIST in the Graphics Department of TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND. Responsibilities You will plan and designs the visual aspects of presentations where the general format and specific themes require some research to achieve a specific visual effect. You will provide display and Exhibit to include proposed scale drawings, narrative mock up, preliminary selection of photography/illustrative materials, and proposed production methods and estimated costs. You will print materials include pamphlets, brochures, flyers, manuals, and reports. You will research different areas to select appropriate visual materials, and studies manuscripts, notes, and background material to gather ideas in creating the best visual means of portraying information through use of material already available. You will select appropriate visual media from available sources on the basis of its specific illustrative value in representing the factual information or specific operations/occurrences to be communicated in visual form. You will modify and adapt materials to meet presentation, publication objectives and recommend production of original materials. You will work with a diversity of customers in developing printed material, exhibits, and presentations which require specific visual materials to communicate information. You will discuss project plans and requirements to clarify information or recommend possible substitutes for materials from the standpoint of conveying the information, reproductive, or visual effects. You will establish and monitor clearly defined local visual information policy and management controls. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Plan, organize, manage, or perform work relating to communicating information through visual means, for use within the training environment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ecnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: sajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.