Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform highly specialized still photography and photographic editing and digital processing work in support of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff. Work includes, legislative affairs, public affairs, community relations and outreach, and takes place on location, in the studio, and off-site.

Duties

Provides specialized still photographic support. Operates professional, state-of-art hardware and software. Edits and processes digital images. Manages and cares for photographic equipment, supplies, and materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive is authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Employee may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, which may include evenings and weekends
• Employee may be required to be on call 24 hours a day
• This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station, which could require travel aboard military or commercial aircraft
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the GS-1060 Series, Public Affairs Career Field. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL BE PAID in accordance with the JTR AND AFMAN 36-606
• A pre-employment physical is required

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Associated Group Standard, Photography Series, 1060. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of specialized photographic equipment, techniques, and processes to develop, modify, or adapt equipment and procedures to meet new requirements or to perform assignments involving unusual or unprecedented situations that require photographic treatment; Knowledge of the most recent advancements in the field of photography and the range of new equipment; Knowledge of precision processing operations and electronic imaging software and systems to generate high quality, precisely scaled photographic images; Ability to communicate effectively and write photographic captions according to Department of Defense and Air Force style requirements. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of comprehensive photographic principles and practices sufficient to plan and photograph subjects, events, and activities. 2. Knowledge of a variety of specialized photographic equipment, techniques, and processes sufficient to complete assignments requiring high degrees of detail, critical timing, and critical focus. 3. Knowledge of precision processing operations and electronic imaging software and systems to generate high quality, precisely scaled photographic images. 4. Ability to communicate effectively and write photographic captions according to Department of Defense and Air Force style requirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]