Clarification from the agency

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

1. Coordinates the design and development of complex, high-level visual information products in collaboration with editors, subject matter experts, public affairs and customers.
2. Plans, advises, coordinates and accomplishes visual information assignments, in conjunction with contractors, vendors, Air Force units, other support agencies and other team members.
3. Conducts and coordinates public affairs activities through visual information concepts and techniques to achieve communication objectives between the AF and a variety of audiences.
4. Acts as the representative for visual information activities. Oversees visual information policy and management controls to ensure personnel use VI resources effectively and efficiently.
5. Assists in carrying out the public affairs program. Responds to requests for information, materials, and support; arranges, advises on, and/or provides visual information services for public affairs documentation and/or information purposes and/or communication campaigns.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• May be required to perform periodic weekly 24-hour alert duty as the public affairs on-call representative to respond to inquiries and requests.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments
• This position may require a pre-employment physical.
• After duty hours, and/or to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- 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.

Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in planning and executing complex visual information projects using design principles, still and video imagery, and graphic arts to meet communication objectives. Experience also includes collaborating with subject matter experts to develop high-level visual products, overseeing visual information policy, and managing resources for public affairs campaigns and documentation.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of a wide range of visual communication, still and video imagery, illustration, design, layout principles, and concepts for the conception, planning, and execution of a variety of complex projects.
• Knowledge of graphic arts and media, perspective, layout, balance and contrast, color science, mixing and application, standard drawing practices and instruments.
• Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of programs and other organizations serviced, and related customers, functions, resources, and users.
• Skill in methods and procedures for operating a variety of visual information equipment in the production and reproduction of artwork, photos, video, and typography.
• Skill in incorporating visual products into a variety of communication tools and merge written objectives with still, video, and graphic imagery into a single product supporting public affairs messages.
• Ability to present subject matter information in a visual form to convey an intended message or to achieve a desired effect upon a specific audience and to communicate ideas concerning visual media both orally and written with tact and diplomacy.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.