About the position: This position will be assigned to the Marketing.
This is a regular full time position with benefits.
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Marketing.
This is a regular full time position with benefits.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Develops and maintains current marketing projects and advertising. Develops flyers, posters, brochures, pamphlets, booklets and a variety of promotional products for the 11th Force Support Squadron & the Joint Base Andrews community. Responsible for the design and creation of the bi-monthly Spotlight Base magazine, weekly electronic e-mailer, updates digital media monitors, and other marketing support needed. On a daily bases uses computer based design programs such as Microson Office Suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator and lnDesign. Uses industrial and office style print equipment and machines on a daily basis. Familiar with the technical characteristics, advantages and limitations of the production process like mass scale printing, copying, photo editing, scanning, etc. Ensures material required is available, or on order. Prioritizes print orders to meet deadlines. As the Lead Graphics Specialist, uses own judgment, creativity and expertise in layout and design. Ensures all products are in proper fonnat, grammatically correct, and arranged properly. Provides day-to-day advice and guidance lo co-workers as needed for work assignments. Develops and maintains Marketing/FSS web page using the most current software available. Responsible for managing FSS social media such as Facebook and lnstagram, etc. Must be able to assimilate all information and add to web page in accordance lo AF instructions and guidance. Must keep abreast of changes lo AFl's, manuals and guidance covering web pages and maintenance as well as ensuring all licenses, registrations and clearances for the web page are kept up-to-date. Coordinates with the necessary installation offices to ensure the web page follows all security and accessibility procedural guidance, regulations and policies. Handles and tracks day-to-day facility updates as well as coordinating consumer requests from the web customer to the facilities. Designs professional ads for commercial enterprises wishing to place paid advertisement. Assists in a variety of special projects, programs, and briefings. Provides all publicity support for special events lo ensure we are using the most current technology. Maintains specialized equipment to ensure it is in working order. Docs all printing, folding and collating as required. Other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12151363
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/16/2023
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical or other work which has provided a general knowledge of marketing/commercial sponsorship principles and practices. In addition, applicant must have 2 years specialized experience. This experience may have been gained in a commercial marketing, advertising agency or news agency. Specialized experience must demonstrate lhe applicant's ability to plan and implement new and unique printed or web publications without benefit of established criteria; must be able to work under short deadlines and shifting priori lies. Must possess written communicalion skills and the ability to perfonn basic math computations to process papenvork and perfonn physical inventories. Must possess knowledge and working experience with computer graphic design and desktop publishing. Must have working knowledge of the following software: Desktop publishing, illustration, graphic design, website administralion tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, etc.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/16/2023 to receive consideration.
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