This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/515623400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Division of Administration, Corporate Services Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of design, layout and production of printed and visual material.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Learn more about this agency10/31/2018 to 11/14/2018
$79,343 - $127,062 per year
CG 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
11
No
No
2018-HQD-B0428
515623400
All U.S. Citizens. Applicants with status or those eligible under special hiring authorities, should apply under FDIC merit promotion announcement 2018-HQ-B0427. However, if you desire consideration also under this public non-status announcement, you must apply to both. Status applicants are current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility.
-Responsible for the design layout and production of printed material, as well as for the design and display of such visual materials as photographs, illustrations, diagrams, graphs, objects, models, presentations, charts, and exhibits.
-Working from a concept or theme from the requestor, considering if the presentation would compete with others, and the nature of the audience, the incumbent realizes the design.
-Meets with the requestor/client before beginning the assignment to discuss, analyze, and clarify the assignment; to offer different approaches to the work suggesting various ways to translate the written word to a visual concept; advises and suggests alternatives to design problems; suggests which written material would be best communicated visually; sets up a timeline for deadlines at various stages of the development in the design process in order to stay on task and to keep the requestor informed as the process evolves.
-Uses a variety of resources such as library and Internet to research the subject to gather materials that best communicate the concept/theme. Decides what output would be best for the display/presentation.
-Creates internet materials ranging from spot illustrations to web page concepts. Develops internet materials that are designed to reach audiences with differing levels of knowledge and interest.
-Plans and decides which software program, trim size, color, texture and weight of paper, color(s) of inks, folding specifications, printing process, and any special handling (i.e. travel ability) would work best for a particular assignment.
-Prepares a pre-press file or camera-ready art to be given to the printer to output the job. Reviews the printer’s proofs (i.e., blueline, color keys and/or chromalines); also, on occasion, may visit the printer for a press inspection to ensure accuracy and precision in the final product.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Registration with the Selective Service.
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
Moderate Risk Position - Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
For the CG-11:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 09 level, or higher, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience planning, designing, and developing visual communications, consulting and advising clients to determine visual information product needs, and manipulating graphic design/desktop publishing software to produce visual information products.
OR
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the following fields; 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 or LL.M., if related to the work of this position.
OR
A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above.
Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.
Education may be substituted for experience in qualifying for this position. If qualifying based on education, applicant must possess:
If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period.
To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and the online assessment questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Your resume will also be evaluated to measure your responses to the assessment questions. If you rated yourself higher on the questionnaire than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
If you are found qualified, you will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed below. Within these categories, candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
1. Knowledge of the theories, principles, and concepts of graphic design and layout, as it relates to publications, presentation, exhibits and any other materials that need to be visually communicated.
2. Skill in project management.
3. Ability to consult with clients to determine and define project needs.
4. Knowledge of various graphics art equipment such as desktop computers with graphics, desktop publishing, and photo retouching and image manipulation software packages, color laser copiers and printers and other high-end output devices.
5. Ability to communicate orally to gather information and make recommendations.
6. Ability to conduct research to gather, analyze, and interpret information.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents.)
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information,click here.
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.
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/515623400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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