Joining the Secret Service, Forensic Services Division, Office of Investigations will allow you to supervise a complete photographic laboratory facility that provides a variety of forensic, technical, and surveillance photographic services utilizing the latest technology. This Supervisory Photographer position starts at a salary of $132,368.00. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Photographer in the Forensic Services Division. Typical work assignments include: Processing and printing photosensitive materials by using either automated machine processing methods or antiquated chemical processing methods when necessary to obtain usable images from negatives or other film products in the department's archives. Devising new methods and techniques in using equipment to acquire photo coverage and photo measurements on assignments. Advising the Division Chief on the implications and feasibility of program plans, proposals, and recommendations. Preparing and reviewing comprehensive recommendations regarding the development and/or modification of Section policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Coordinating the work of photographers engaged in carrying out the various functions of the Digital Photography and Forensic Photography sections.

Requirements

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $132,368.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level performing the following duties: Serving as a forensic photographer by capturing and preserving visual images to aid in protective and investigative activities; Serving as a subject matter expert in the utilization of photography equipment, processes and techniques necessary to complete projects; Working on resource requirements, plans and issues involved in implementing a photography program; and Overseeing the work of subordinate staff (i.e. assigning work, developing performance standards, making authoritative decisions regarding personnel actions, etc.). NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]