The position is in the Public & Intergovernmental Affairs Directorate, National Headquarters, Selective Service System (SSS), in Arlington, VA. The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, led by the Office of Personnel Management, has ranked the SSS as one of the top 10 best places to work within Small Government Agencies for 4 years in a row. SSS leads in supporting diversity, employee innovation, strategic management, and effective leadership.

Duties

As a Visual Information Specialist at the GS-1084-09/11, some of your typical work assignments may include: Creates engaging graphics such as digital and print materials, brochures, flyers, social media graphics, and website visuals. Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and visual impact. Responsible for developing original marketing concepts and visual styles for SSS publications. Knowledge of marketing principles and understands the significance of customer experience for the Agency by providing the representatives, stakeholders and Agency employees with information concerning its operations and activities. Makes recommendations to supervisor on appropriate means for producing and evaluating effectiveness of digital marketing assets developed to communicate to internal and external audiences. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Assist in the development of digital publications, talking points, presentations, and other communication materials to raise SSS registration awareness. Proficient in editing, writing, and creating presentation materials, advertisements, and other media including marketing assets. Assists with the Quarterly Issue of the SSS publication and develops visual assets.

Requirements

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 07/17/2023 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-9] A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level of the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: use Adobe Creative Suite Design and Layout software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat DC) to create graphic design files of multi- page documents that can be published via offset printing, digital printing, and as accessible PDF files; use graphic design principles to interpret and apply an organization or agency's graphic standards; use a web content management system to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot websites. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., begin/end dates, work schedule, duties performed, etc., for each period of work to be considered. OR B. I possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or a LLB or JD., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR C. I possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. Only graduate education beyond the first full year (18 semester hours) is creditable using this method. Minimum Qualification [GS-11] A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level of the Federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience may include: use Adobe Creative Suite Design and Layout software (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat DC) to create graphic design files of multi- page documents that can be published via offset printing, digital printing, and as accessible PDF files; use graphic design principles to interpret and apply an organization or agency's graphic standards; use a web content management system to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot websites; manage multiple offset and digital printing contracts for complex documents, including providing cost estimates, inspecting printer's proofs, and conducting press sheet inspections. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., begin/end dates, work schedule, duties performed, etc., for each period of work to be considered. OR B. I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree., or possession of a LLM degree, if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR C. I possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above that, when combined, equals 100% of the total requirement. Only graduate education beyond the second full year (36 semester hours) is creditable using this method. 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.

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION:

All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.

If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address National Headquarters OD PIA 1515 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Donna Woods
• Phone: 703-605-4008
• Email: [email protected]