This position is located in Audiovisual Services Branch, Media Services Division, Office of General Services Management, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, Bureau of Administration (A/OPR/GSM/MS/AS). As an Audiovisual Production Specialist, the incumbent provides all phases of audiovisual production support and Presidential travel support for the Department.  

Duties

Provides technical expertise to plan, design, lay out, set up, organize and operate the equipment, signals and communications systems required to support the simultaneous interpretations, audio, broadcasts and videotaping operations. Coordinates and manages stage lighting and auditorium sound systems for important events at the White House, DOS headquarters and off site locations that include news conferences held by the President and Secretary of State. Ensures all electronic equipment is in reliable operating condition for these events by assessing preventive check points and taking corrective measures in cases where weak, borderline, defective or malfunctioning components are found. Maintains master antenna television systems and closed circuit cable television systems for conferences and meetings, and ensures high quality audio recording of statements made by and interviews held with conference delegates. Acts as Branch Electronics and/or Audio Officer at large-scale international conferences held in the U.S. and abroad in providing sound reinforcement and video projection support for the conferences.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing technical expertise in the planning, designing, laying out, setting up, organizing, and operating of equipment, signals and communications systems required to support the simultaneous interpretations, audio, broadcasts and videotaping operations required by an agency or organization.   Experience assisting with the production of broadcasts and news briefings, linkages to the fiber optics network and cable television network, video conferencing and related communications operations. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 600 19th Street, NW SA-17, 5th Floor Attn: A/EX/HRD Washington, District of Columbia 20522-1705 United States
• Name: Tracy LaMar
• Phone: (771) 205-0151
• Email: [email protected]