The incumbent is a member of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center Public Affairs and Medical Media Office in Philadelphia, PA. The incumbent serves as a Visual Information Specialist in the Audiovisual specialty for the Crescenz VAMC. The incumbent serves in a primary audiovisual production capacity or media production and special projects as designated by his/her supervisor

Duties

Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Serves in a primary audiovisual production capacity or media production and special projects as designated by his/her supervisor Prepares and operates audio video equipment in conference rooms. Implements the recording of live presentations and video teleconferences and classroom set-up for live viewing of these conferences. Works with fellow staff members to produce educational video programs utilizing a variety of video production equipment, e.g., cameras, camcorders, advanced video and audio editing and DVD authoring. In both photography and video recordings, demonstrates artistic ability choosing appropriate backgrounds and create physical arrangements to produce aesthetically pleasing renditions with proper use of lighting Uses a variety of cameras, photographic media, lighting equipment and related processes to accomplish varied medical/general photographic assignments. Duties include medical/biological documentation including patient and surgical photography, research documentation, evidence photography, copy work, and employee/public relations assignments Uses microcomputers to create and arrange images and text suitable for publication, reference and/or presentation. Works directly with end users to facilitate their own creation of computer generated products. Is responsible for adapting to new technology as it is introduced, particularly microcomputer-based systems for audio video support, video production and broadcasting, photographic media, graphics, and videoconferencing. Basic skills in animation, design and layout and basic knowledge of anatomy/biology to facilitate communication with the health care team. Plans, researches, and designs presentations with subject matter presentation in mind Skill in using microcomputers for image creation and manipulation, and ability to adapt to new digital technology as it is introduced for audiovisual production. Basic skills in design and layout and basic knowledge of anatomy/biology to facilitate communication with the health care team. Work Schedule: 07:30am- 04:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Visual Information Specialist- Audiovisual/PD01501O Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/29/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Videography Video Editing Television Production Graphic Design Audio and Lighting . OR Education: Do you possess an Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment. Preferred Experience: 1: Please note that this position is for a Visual Information Specialist that specializes in the audio field of work. 2: Transcripts are required. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position 3: Applicants will be asked to complete a editing and writing test to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities 4: Applicants may be asked in an interview for a link to your website and a sample video reel demonstrating your talents You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationsCommunications and MediaMultimedia Technologies 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Incumbent will normally perform duties while seated utilizing various computer programs. Assignments involve extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and stooping to execute logistics for special events or to accompany media crews or other special groups. Incumbent must be manually dexterous when operating video or photography equipment or when creating, transporting or assembling exhibits. Visual interpretation of color is essential. Incumbent is also required to regularly pick up loads of 15 pounds such as boxes of VA literature and to push carts of supplies. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Corporal Michael J Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 US
• Name: Nicholas Gentile
• Email: [email protected]