This Visual Information Specialist position serves within the Communications and Media Service (CMS) at the VA Medical Center located in Tampa, Florida.

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 may not be limited to: Coordinates, plans, designs, and produces computer-designed print and electronic visual information material, and photographically enhanced media for targeted audiences (i.e., veteran patients, medical students, staff, and researchers). Designs and executes printed material for manuals, newsletters, pamphlets, handbooks, and similar types of publication. Prepares "draft" layouts that convey an effective visual design of typography, graphics, and space to maximize visual impact and to emphasize visual elements for the requestor and the audience. Determines appropriate format for medical/research/administrative lectures, slide/tape/power point programs, satellite and video conferences, audio teleconferences, video note-booking programs, and similar types of media support material for targeted audiences. Creates word text, complex graphics and assembled written conceptual material using "desktop publishing" software, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator. Maintains responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment, tools and space utilized in performing duties, including but is not limited to, computers and operating systems, computer peripherals, printers, color copiers, paper cutters, paper folders, and work areas. Researches cutting edge technologies and makes recommendations for Communications and Media Service (CMS) equipment purchases and graphics software upgrades, based on program needs. Maintains data on projects, workload, production, funding priorities and budget recommendations. Communicates orally and in writing with clinical and administrative staff in the design of visual materials. Provides support when needed for Audio/Visual presentations, including video conferencing. Conducts employee training in support of Communications and Media Service (CMS) programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 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. Ad-Hoc Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (GS-07) that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other artwork, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means. Specialized experience also includes using "desktop publishing" software, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator. (Resume(s) must clearly support the required experience. We will not make assumptions.) -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Requires a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, with a major study in 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. (NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials.) -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, meets the total experience requirements for this grade level. (NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials and resume must clearly support the required experience. We will not make assumptions.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Applies Technology to TasksCommunications and MediaManages and Organizes InformationTechnology Application 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: Work involves some standing and sitting for extended periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. The work requires manual dexterity, hand and eye coordination, and the ability to accurately perceive and sense color hues and chroma. Work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing, recurring bending, or recurring lifting of moderately heavy equipment. 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.

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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address James A Haley Veterans Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33612 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]