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LEAD AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Department of Defense
Defense Media Activity

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent independently plans and manages all production aspects to live stream major Events involving senior DoD officials, including the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff and Combatant Commanders, speaking on behalf of the Department of Defense.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Term - 3 YEARS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND TO 5 YEARS. With the possibility for extension and/ or conversion to permanent. Previous incumbent has return rights.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
WMA-27-13106416-DE
Control number
891765800

Duties

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As a LEAD AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST at the GS-1071-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Provides direction and oversight on media production matters.
  • Responsible for day-to-day planning and execution of live, field/remote, and studio produced television and audio-visual products, as assigned, created at DMA.
  • Directs and manages live and field produced television broadcasting/recording, studio and control room facilities and the associated equipment assets at a level equal to that of major networks in the commercial broadcast television industry.
  • Manage operations and allocation and execution of funding IAW DMA and DoD policy.
  • Manage large inventory records and utilizes asset management software and systems to maintain property control over inventory IAW industry, DoD policy, and DMA standards.
  • Prepares procurement packages for the Production Services Division for television and audio-visual services and equipment.
  • Develops, establishes and communicates performance standards; provides team members with the tools, training and authority they need to be successful in their jobs and holds them accountable for their performance.
  • Understands, determines and oversees the transmissions and routes of live and pre-recorded products from source to destination.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: AWS
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is situationally telework eligible
  • Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic drug testing thereafter.
  • Must be able and available to travel for up to 10 days at a time, both in CONUS and OCONUS
  • Must possess and retain a valid drivers' license.
  • Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
  • With the possibility for extension and/ or conversion to permanent. Previous incumbent has return rights.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Researching, writing, producing, and voicing radio productions for multiple radio formats;
  • Branding, promotions, marketing, imaging and creative production campaigns;
  • Redirecting programming and resources during contingencies, natural disasters, and/or U.S. military actions;
  • Creating format playlists, clocks, branding campaigns, and other elements as required;
  • Operating digital audio automation and routing systems.
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.


In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position.

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.

OR

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (
ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Competencies:

  • Broadcast Media
  • Communications
  • Equipment Maintenance and Lifecycle Management
  • Planning and Evaluating


Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:

Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating

Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.

Veterans Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.

Defense Media Activity

This position is located in the DoD Production and News Directorate, Media Operations of the
Production Component at Defense Media Activity (DMA), a Department of Defense (DoD) Field Activity reporting to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (OASD/PA). DMA is a worldwide media organization employing state-of-the-art and emerging multi-media production and distribution technologies and operates from multiple locations in the United States and overseas and with deployed combat and contingency forces throughout the world.

Agency contact information

DE Applicant Inquiries
Email
DEApplicantInquiries@dla.mil
Address
War Media Agency
6700 Taylor Ave
Ft. Meade, MD 20755
US

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