Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

• You will create illustrative material to be reproduced, using freehand, computer graphics programs, lettering guides, and computer typesetting equipment.
• You will translate and execute a diverse range of complex ideas, concepts, principles, or issues into a unified, effective visual interpretation.
• You will consult with a customer to research the subject, audience, and information objectives to develop the most appropriate visual approach.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is only open to people who meet the eligibility criteria under the Recent Graduate Hiring authority, transcripts will be required to be submitted with the application.

Qualifications

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Preparing or developing products such as exhibits/displays, brochures, web designs, illustrations, etc; 2) Researching support materials and methods to determine what must be created and identify resources for optimal delivery; and 3) Preparing print-ready art to include size requirements, line work, and color specification codes.

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Select visual materials such as photographs, illustrations, and typography to be used in the development of communication of materials; 2) Use of computer graphics systems (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry standard graphic programs) to create hard copy and electronic products; 3) Develop visual aids that translate thoughts and ideas into communication materials (i.e., printed publications, exhibit, or oral presentations); and 4) Meeting with requestor to gather information about expectations and requirements, produce mockups, build design, present and refine work, and deliver design.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/visual-information-series-1084/

Recent graduates must be appointed within two years of being awarded a bachelor's or graduate degree from a qualifying educational institution as defined in 20 U.S.C. § 1001. The two-year period of eligibility will be extended to four years for veterans who have completed a period of obligated uniformed service of more than four years and were awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of appointment. The four- year uniformed service requirement need not be continuous. If the veteran did not complete more than four years of uniformed service, the two-year eligibility period applies. Transcripts must be submitted to be considered for this position. Degree audits are not an acceptable substitute for transcripts.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.