You will serve as a Theater Specialist in the Office of Special Events, Superintendent office of NAVAL ACADEMY.

Duties

You will set-up and operate audio, audio equipment and systems used in producing live and recorded events. You will troubleshoot audio visual systems within labs, conference rooms, or lecture halls. You will direct the work of production personnel (e.g., writers, actors, camera operators, audio or lighting technicians) to produce and arrange the actions required for finished productions.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to work in catwalk areas and heights up to 75 feet.

Qualifications

For the GS-09 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1)Operate system/consoles in response to detailed lighting plans and cue sheets; 2) Utilize lighting concepts to enhance theatrical performance; 3) Instruct staff on proper stage practices and procedures; 4) Orient visiting production road managers, stage managers, electricians and sound and light technicians to ensure acclamation to auditorium system and equipment; and 5) Train staff personnel on all audio, theatrical, rigging and lighting systems for maximum efficiency and conservation. For the GS-07 level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Ensure the safety of sound equipment, operator, audience and artist of every set up; 2) Maintain computer equipment and software associated with lighting and sound systems; 3) Maintain scenery equipment and other properties used in production of events; 4) Recommend the acquisition of audio, theatrical, lighting, stage equipment, and scenery materials to support event projects; 5)Coordinate with stage manager to ensure audio operations is ran smoothly and 6) Assist in the setup, breakdown and operations of venue stage, audio-video, lighting and sound systems. 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/theater-specialist-series-1054/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Physical Demands: Work requires strenuous physical activity that includes frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and climbing. This position require frequently lifting, carrying and/or handle heavy items such as setup tools, stage equipment, parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: Work is usually performed inside a theater environment which is well lighted, heated and ventilated. Incumbent may exposed to injuries such as electrical shock and burns, cuts, bruises, falls, and noise while working on system/equipment, lighting, rigging, when making connections and when performing maintenance and repairs. Position may require occasional work outdoors. Requires extensive work at night and on weekends during productions, varsity basketball season, and other events/lectures supporting the Brigade of Mishipmen.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For GS-09:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in drama or theater
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree with a major study in drama or theater.
OR
Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

For GS-07:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education with a major study in drama or theater
OR
Successful completion a bachelor's degree with a major study in drama or theater with superior academic achievement.
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL ACADEMY 121 Blake Road Annapolis, MD 21402 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]