Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is open to the public. This position allows for recurring and situational telework and situational telework but does not qualify for full-time or remote telework. This position is designated as confidential or policy-determining under the Administrative Office (AO) Personnel Act, Section 3(a)(5)(B) and, as such, is not covered by the AO's personnel regulations developed under the AO Personnel Act of 1990.

This position will report to the Supervisory AV Production Specialist in the Office of Public Affairs (OPA). The OPA is seeking a self-motivated experienced AV Production Specialist. The OPA staff provides web communications, video, media relations, social media, and communication strategy expertise for the AO and the federal Judiciary. The OPA operates in a collaborative, team-based, Agile environment. The incumbent will be producing executive-level content for JNet, USCourts, the judiciary Conference, and Congress encompassing activities such as conducting interviews, shooting b-roll footage, and conceptualizing and executive multimedia projects. Also, the incumbent will serve as on-air talent, possessing the aptitude to deliver voiceovers and on-camera presentations, and providing guidance to clients unaccustomed to television appearances. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to distill complex issues into digestible language and be capable of assisting the AV Production Supervisor, including attendance at high-level meetings.

Join the OPA team with the Video Production Services in support of visual communications production personnel providing multimedia messaging products and services to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for both internal and external communications!

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Assisting in developing effective video projects that further the mission of the AO and the Judiciary.
2. Providing advice on long-range messaging strategies that incorporate a range of communications tools, including websites, social media, and email newsletters.
3. Assisting the team of producers and digital specialists in producing top-quality video products that advance the communication capabilities of the Judiciary.
4. Serving as the point of contact for AO offices seeking creation of video products or technical assistance with streaming events with Judiciary-wide impact, including the production of high-profile projects.
5. Providing confidential executive support to the Video Production Services Project Manager; handling sensitive information with discretion; and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
6. Serving as a liaison between the Video Production Services Project Manager, Web team, and Contractors.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
4. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
5. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
6. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
7. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:

• Experience analyzing communication requirement to conceive, produce, and deliver compelling and effective multimedia products to intended audiences;
• Experience and knowledge of government communications, including effective use of video and still photography in government communications;
• Ability to direct scriptwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, shot composition, lighting, and other video production techniques and operations; and
• Ability to coordinate and provide practical support for the acquisition, processing, distribution, and archive of multimedia content and products for effective visual communications.

• Experience leading a team of audiovisual contract specialists on the logistical and technical processes of a television studio and video production.
• Experience as a videographer with comprehensive skills in capturing high-quality visuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with streaming technologies.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.

You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.