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VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Naval Intelligence Command
OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE
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Summary

You will serve as GG-1084-09 Visual Information Specialist at the OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE in Suitland, MD, where you will perform at the entry/developmental capacity using multimedia technology, equipment, and software to produce graphics and illustrations, publications, web graphics/web pages, briefs and other related multimedia products. The full performance level for this position is GG-1084-12.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/27/2024 to 12/05/2024
Salary
$68,405 to - $88,926 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
National Maritime Intelligence Center, MD
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may or may not be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, command policy and available command funding.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
ST-12625422-25-ELP
Control number
821483900

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Clarification from the agency

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference Eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligibles and All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • You will create standard visual materials to communicate specified intelligence information in a visual form that will convey the intended message to, or have the desired effect on, the intended audience.
  • You will use industry-standard design software and hardware techniques to produce hard and soft copy products for multimedia related products.
  • You will complete on-the-job and formal training designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform routine activities that will lead up to the next career progression grade level.
  • You will provide customer support for the purpose of scheduling and planning work objectives and ensures that customers’ multimedia requirements are met.
  • You will work closely with customers to produce multimedia products using Department of Defense established guidelines.
  • You will stay current on multimedia matters, as well as procedures and techniques required to develop and achieve project goals.
  • You will apply digital/electronic technical terminology in the use of dissemination of Naval Intelligence knowledge-based information in a web environment.

Requirements

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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
  • You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
  • 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.
  • All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
  • This position requires a periodic polygraph examination.
  • This position may require a 2-year DCIPS trial period.
  • May be required to travel within/outside U.S.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, such as:

1. Use industry-standard design software and hardware techniques to produce graphics and illustrations, publications, web graphics/web pages, briefs, and other related multimedia products.
2. Operate computer systems and applications (e.g. Macintosh, Adobe, Microsoft Office, and HTML) to create electronic imaging and products.
3. Work closely with customers to produce multimedia products using established guidelines.
4. Provide customer support by scheduling and planning work objectives and ensuring that customers' multimedia requirements are met.

OR

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree that included a major study in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position being filled.

OR

Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree that included a major study in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position being filled.

OR

Successful completion of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

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Combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

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
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/visual-information-series-1084/

Education

Education Substitution
If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit; https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

The incumbent may be required to work after hours or weekends to support last minute priority production requirements.

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.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  • NON-INTERACTIVE VISUAL PRODUCT CREATION
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • STATIC ARTWORK DEVELOPMENT
  • STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION


If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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