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Summary

Stars and Stripes has reported first-hand on military conflicts since the Civil War and continuously since World War II by reporting information and news of interest and value. We offer the military community a choice of media to assure access by service members, their families, veterans, civilian employees, and other interested readers. Our news gathering and publishing activities are guided by the principles of a free press and are free of any and all outside control.

This is a Nonappropriated Fund Regular Full-Time (RFT) position that includes NAF Benefits with 40 guaranteed work hours per administrative week. May occasionally work weekends and holidays. This position serves as a Supervisory Editor (Newspaper Graphics and Multimedia) at Stars and Stripes in Washington, DC.

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens.

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Overview

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

06/26/2017 to 07/10/2017

Salary: $45,000 to - $65,000 per year

Pay scale & grade: NF 4

Location

Washington DC, DC

1 vacancy

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-Time

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Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

1082 Writing And Editing

Supervisory status: Yes

Security clearance: Not Required

Announcement number: NCNAFHT1710020525

Control number: 472817200

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Duties

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Serves as a supervisor directing the production of graphics, photo display, digital presentation, multimedia and interactives for digital and print Stars and Stripes platforms. Proactively pushes creation of interactives, graphics and video on stripes.com. Reviews daily news agenda and takes initiative in creating elements that result in more attractive presentation of stories and packages online and in print. Acts as a graphic reporter able to sift through data, report news releases and other sources of information and produce graphic presentations and data visualizations of those materials. Lead the graphics department in generation of fresh, creative ideas that will improve the display of our online and print presentations.

To view the entire position description please click on the following link:
https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_naf_output.asp?fcp=zutpk3eFRt2fkpzbzq9RiGyEVpmZlIuelKZQhnI%3D

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
A one year probationary period may be required

Conditions of Employment:
1. If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).

Qualifications

Three years of specialized work experience directly related to the duties described above with a commercial news organization. Demonstrated work experience must include 1 year equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the next lower pay band level.

Highly Preferred:
Preferred are those candidates who possess a 4 year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in journalism.

Applicants rated as Highly Preferred may be referred before other applicants.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government's best interest.
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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

NAF Eligibility - Outside Applicant Non Veteran (OANV)
NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)

Required Documents

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The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Resume

Optional: Our Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

DD-214
Other (DA Form 3434, DA form 3433)
SF-50
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
Manually: A manual application can be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this vacancy announcement.

If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form.
All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:30 pm on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.

Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.