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Learn more about this agency02/23/2021 to 03/02/2021
$77,488 - $113,362 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - 1 to 5 Nights per month.
No
Temporary
Full-time - Temporary. Not to exceed 1 year. May be extended up to 3 years.
Competitive
12
No
No
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593083900
WHAT IS THE WAGE & INVESTMENT DIVISION? The Wage & Investment Division (W&I) serves about 122 million taxpayers who file upwards of 94 million returns each year. Key W&I objectives are to provide high-quality taxpayer assistance, and to enable taxpayers to transact and communicate electronically to file their returns, make payments and receive assistance. W&I partners with private organizations to provide assistance to such disadvantaged groups as elderly and low-income taxpayers.
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WHAT DOES A VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST DO? The IRS Visual Information Specialist (VIS) is part of a diversified team of professional Graphic Designers tasked with the assembly of graphical images, typography, and text content in an effective way that is strategic, accessible and aesthetically satisfying. They are available to all IRS employees, to help design and develop their communications materials for a positive impact on IRS business objectives. They are trained to solve difficult business communication problems with strategic design solutions and to simplify complex information to achieve measurable results
As a Visual Information Specialist you will:
• Serves IRS internal product originators with expert design services, as the authority on IRS design principles. VIS’s are the Agency’s consultant of applying IRS design standards to electronic and print information. They provide the strategic design guidance and product quality oversight necessary to provide high-quality, cost-effective, efficient and timely electronic and print information dissemination services.
• Focuses on the design and production of graphic elements and graphical documents that appropriately augment, emphasize, and clarify information for the topics and audiences for print and digital use, while working in close partnership with other IRS employees to define requirements, develop concepts and implement action plans to produce such visual media.
• Performs design services in English and in other languages that accurately and aesthetically communicate the intended message, by using graphic design industry publishing and image editing software, specifically Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and others such as Adobe LiveCycle Designer, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Enfocus Pitstop Professional and PDF CanOpener to produce published products and exhibits.
• Supports the implementation of IRS Design Standards on all new and revised published products, serves as the expert and champion to increase awareness of IRS product design methodologies, services and core in-house Design Office strategies.
• Manages multiple jobs simultaneously, sets design project priorities, establishes deadlines, ensures timely completion of all work assignments and consults with other graphic design professionals to complete assignments, orders external/vendor design services and responds constructively to customer’s design/published product feedback.
• Provides authoritative advice in coordinating the design and development of electronic and print publishing products and serves as the agency expert in graphic design standards, publishing production methods, user-centered design, web standards, accessibility issues, prepares web-safe graphic solutions for social network and other digital/web initiatives and other evolving communication mediums.
• Uses word processing software to write and develop design proposals and case studies geared to the characteristics and interests of particular audiences that increase understanding of the meanings and significance of design solution proposals.
• Creates and modifies forms using document composition software tools (such as: Adobe Lifecycle Designer ES) when working in the Forms Composition Department as a VIS, and also uses various technologies such as Composition Process Management (CMS) and/or multimedia editors such as, FinalCut and Photoshop, to publish content to the web.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov
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You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: You must have A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study such as visual communications commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or photography. Or 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 Experience that demonstrated the skills and creativity needed to use the tools or equipment associated with the Visual Communication. Unpaid experience that is pertinent should be credited based upon its relevance to the work of the Visual Information Specialist. To be qualifying, the work must have involved visual communication of information or the application of the principles of graphic design.
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In addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
GS-12 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: applying expert knowledge of graphic design and print/electronic publishing processes proficiently using current versions of graphical software applications (in both Macintosh and Windows environments) such as Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) using master pages and style sheets and other software resources to apply design standards elements, including logotype, way-finding system, fonts, and color onto the designs of electronic and print products. Experience with using standard graphic design industry tools (such as color swatch books, photo libraries, image scanners and photocopiers) to develop products. Experience writing business style correspondence, such as writing narrative to explain and defend design proposals/formal presentations, business reports, operation reviews, vendor correspondence, statements of work, developing design briefs and responding to business correspondence inquires. Other Specialized Experience includes experience overseeing and defining project design, technical and production specifications, developing original concepts by extracting information from a design brief to provide original design solutions, design configurations and product development – while taking into account demographics, target audience needs, quality, equality, security, and ethics. Examples of qualifying work experience include: experience in leading strategic design processes, including planning, coordinating, leading creative brainstorming meetings and preparing/presenting formal design presentations to upper management and/or executives. Designing, developing and managing the execution of a wide collection of design products/projects simultaneously (in English and other languages), such as meetings/events/conference materials, social media elements, tradeshow exhibits, forms, brochures, posters, websites, single and multiple page print and digital publications, promotional displays, packaging, and signage systems for a diversified nationwide audience.
- The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
- To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.
1 (One) Position is located in Wage & Investment, Design at any of the following:
Anticipated start date is to be determined.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: 95918
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- We offer opportunities for telework.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- A 1-year probationary period is required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Undergo an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct.
- Tour of Duty: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
- Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirements.
- Temporary. Not to exceed one year. May be extended up to 3 years.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a “not qualified” determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Design, Customer Service, Creative Thinking, Attention to Detail, Communication and Media, Technical Competence, Problem Solving. Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, (i.e., A = Superior, B = Highly Qualified, C= Qualified) depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a rating of Category B or better to be rated as “well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional). To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs both within and outside the commuting area.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures at https://www.jobs.irs.gov/midcareer/reasonable-accommodation.html. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
If you are an applicant with a disability, you may contact the IRS Disability Employment Program Coordinator, at 816-499-4400 or KCJobs@ irs.gov about special appointment authorities for persons with disabilities, in addition to applying for this job announcement.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the CareerConnector Help Desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov and/or the USAJOBS Help Desk.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS “My Account” tab and clicking on “Application Status”. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on “more information.”
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/593083900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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