This is an advanced developmental PD leading to the full performance level PD Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-12 #3F0930. The duties at this level are characteristic of the full performance PD. The incumbent produces, edits, distributes, and archives photographs, video and audio productions and other multimedia projects from pre- through- post production and distribution in direct support of OHO's internal and external communications goals and training initiatives.

Duties

Serves as an advisor to OHO leadership on multimedia communication goals and planning. Generates new ideas and concepts to further OHO’s multimedia outreach in direct support of major OHO project goals. Assists in the organization and scheduling of the productions, ensures adherence to developed schedules, screens prospective talent and plans for the shoot requirements and location(s). Assists in camera operations, lighting, directing on screen talent, etc. Plans and performs video or photography post-production tasks which includes reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, tape logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction and final editing using software; (Cont'd) utilizes computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses video projects for output; (Cont'd) captures recorded video using software and encodes media as appropriate; makes video products available in a variety of formats, e.g., Interactive Video Teletraining (IVT) and video-on-Demand (VOD); (Cont'd) adds closed captioning as needed; and coordinates internal and external duplication services as required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
• Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
• Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following: A. At least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes: (1) knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and latest technical broadcast standards and techniques for all phases of audiovisual productions from inception to completion; (2) consulting with team leaders to solve problems related to multimedia production; and (3) the ability to communicate orally and in writing. OR B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR a LL.M., (if related), in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. Your graduate level education must be in: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position [Transcripts are required to substantiate education]. OR C. A combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education (as described above), that when combined, total 100% of the requirements [Transcripts are required to substantiate education]. NOTE: If you are qualifying through experience, your resume must describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience for this position. Be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates for each position, your grade (if federal), and a comprehensive description of the relevant duties you performed in each position. If your resume does not give a detailed description of the duties you perform as they relate to the required qualifications for this position, your application will receive no further consideration. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/audiovisual-production-series-1071/

Education

Providing Proof of Education or Substituting Education:

For information on providing proof of education or substituting education for experience, visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/audiovisual-production-series-1071/

If you are qualifying on the basis of education or satisfying an educational requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DCHO - OEOSM 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: OPE Staffing DCHO
• Phone: 410-965-1234
• Email: [email protected]