This position is located within the Office of the Director (Office of Public Affairs) located at the VA Medical Center in Saginaw, MI. The primary purpose is responsible for developing, coordinating, shooting, editing and producing of a wide range of audiovisual products, audio media, and video, independently or combination in support of direct and indirect patient care, administrative and public affairs purposes, applying the appropriate rules/regulations.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include but are not limited to the following. Video/Audio Documentation, Editing and Production (60%) Includes Pre-production & Post-Production - Performs work in the production of videotaped and live television programs; live and pre- recorded radio broadcasts; motion picture films; broadcast type closed circuit teleconferences; and other similar productions, such as slide shows with sound accompaniments. - Plans, organizes, and directs the work of writers, editors, actors, narrators, musicians, set designers, audio and lighting technicians, camera operators, and other associated technical personnel to produce, select, and arrange the actions, sounds, and visual effects required for the finished production. Audiovisual Equipment Support (10%) - Knowledge of a complex audiovisual control system and assistance in setting up and operating audiovisual equipment in support of SVAHCS-hosted meetings, conferences, presentations, and video/computer teleconferences. Knowledge to research for contracted equipment when needed. Photography Support (10%) - Provides photographic support to the SVAHCS's Public Affairs program by documenting award presentations, special ceremonies, events, and programs as needed. Web Administration (20%) - Develops and maintains the SVAHCS website while ensuring information is current, accurate, and serves as a useful resource for staff. Is responsible for the editorial management of content, security of the sites, quality, and style; technical development of new functionality including database management systems and communications technologies. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower graded level in federal service that has provided you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of an Audiovisual Production Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes developing, coordinating, shooting, editing, and producing of a wide range of audiovisual products, audio media, and video, in support of administrative and public affairs purposes, applying the appropriate rules/regulations. -OR- Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education with a major field of study directly related to photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. (Transcripts Required) -OR- Combination: Equivalent combinations of specialized experience and education as described above may be used to meet the total requirements for this position. (Transcripts Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: AccountabilityApplies Technology to TasksCommunications and MediaManages and Organizes Information IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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. Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, recurring bending or stretching, pushing carts of supplies, or recurring lifting of moderately heavy equipment. Manual dexterity between hands and eyes, and the ability to perceive and sense color hues and chroma accurately is necessary. Filming will frequently require lifting and moving hot tungsten lights (weight approximately 50 lbs.) and the use of thick gloves or other Personal Protection Equipment to prevent burns. 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

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

OTE: 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 Aleda E Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1500 Weiss Street Saginaw, MI 48602 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]