This position reports to the Office of the Treasurer (T), Digital Experience Division (TDE) through the Department of AV-Operations (TDE-AV).  The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert in all Gallery wide AV systems and workflows.   

Duties

The incumbent will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1071-12. For this position, candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, serving as a technical expert in all Gallery wide AV systems and workflows for a major organization or large institution. Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria:  Must have experience and certification in leading AV technologies such as:             - CTI certifications             - Crestron, AMX control systems             - Digital audio technologies (Audianet, BiAmp, QSC, Dante, CobraNet, BSS)             - Digital Projection certifications (Christie, Barco)             - AV over IP technologies such as NDI Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Comprehensive knowledge of and wide-ranging technical expertise in the audiovisual field, including related skills in acoustics, television, communications, theatre design, motion picture industry, radio broadcast production, recording engineering, and the electrical and electronics fields.  Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to deliver AV system designs which enhance the visitor experience and improve workplace efficiency and communication. Comprehensive knowledge of the mission of the National Gallery of Art and how AV in digital experiences can enhance and foster an appreciation and understanding of art and programs at the museum and elsewhere. Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use a wide variety of software and networking tools available to manage and program audio-visual equipment. Writing Sample: Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Individual Occupational Requirements

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position.

Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

OR

Experience

General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that demonstrated the skills and creativity needed to use the tools or equipment associated with the work. Because talent and creative ability are vital to successful work performance, samples of work or other suitable evidence of technical competence may be required. Unpaid experience that is pertinent should be credited based upon its relevance to the work of the particular position to be filled. To be qualifying, the work must have provided a general knowledge of the fields of radio, movie, television, and/or audio-visual communication.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]