Visual Information Specialist

Duties

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments
• May be required to work irregular hours, e.g. nights, weekends, extended hours and on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays
• May be required to carry a government issued cell phone during off duty hours
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours on an unscheduled or emergency basis
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• May be required to perform periodic weekly 24-hour alert duty as the public affairs on-call representative to respond to inquiries and requests after duty hours, and/or to work other than normal duty hours, which may ...Cont'd
• include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In ...Cont'd
• determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether ... Cont'd
• your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency of the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. ...Cont'd
• Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Business and Technical Management Career Path Standards for Acquisition Demonstration Workforce, 1084 series.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of general experience at the next lower broadband NH-1, or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include knowledge of a wide range of visual communication, illustration, design, layout principles, and concepts for the conception, planning, and execution of a variety of projects; Knowledge of graphic arts and media, perspective, layout, balance and contrast, color science, incorporating color design schemes, and application, standard drawing practices and instruments. Note: Resume must show supporting details.

OR

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in a field majoring in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position (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). NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of visual communication, illustration, design, layout principles, and concepts for the conception, planning, and execution of a variety of projects.

2. Knowledge of graphic arts and media, perspective, layout, balance and contrast, color science, incorporating color design schemes, and application, standard drawing practices and instruments.

3. Skill in basic methods and procedures for operating a variety of basic computer systems and visual information equipment in the production and reproduction of artwork, photos, and typography.

4. Skill in basic concepts, principles, and practices of a public affairs program and written and oral communication principles, methods, and techniques to conduct and coordinate public affairs activities to develop intercommunication between the agency and a variety of audiences.

5. Ability to present subject matter information in a visual form to convey an intended message or to achieve a desired effect upon a specific audience and to communicate ideas concerning visual media with tact and diplomacy.

6. Ability to comprehend Public Affairs concepts, principles, policies, and practices, and written and oral communication and visual information principles, methods, and techniques.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Evaluation