About the Position: This position is located at the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE), Doctrine and Division, Fort Sill,, Oklahoma. Serve as Visual Information Specialist developing electronically integration art and text formatting used in planning, development and staffing Army publications and forms being distributed in the Army wide Doctrinal and Training Literature Program (ADTLP). Will maintain/update graphics and illustrations for manuals which are revised by Doctrine Division.

Duties

Serve as the FCoE DOTD Doctrine Division Visual Information Specialist. Provide guidance as technical and functional expertise for the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE), Doctrine Division graphics related issues. Prepare pages to translate page content into visually appealing graphics that enhance the image of a particular function. Determining the appropriate amount and type of graphical support required, to include photographs, sketches, line drawings, special effects, use of color, choice of type font, etc. Coordinate all copy and artwork and prepare them for shipment to the printer. Advise the chief on the concepts and support requirements and revisions to the print contract. Produce original finished artwork etc., for the publications in support of submitted manuscripts. Maintain updates designs and review the Doctrine web sites. Use Microsoft Frontpage, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, HTML code and ASP code needed to update current doctrine websites and plan and develop new pages, files or sites as needed. Arrange for photographs to be shot for use in publications and forms for training exercises, equipment, and individuals.

Requirements

• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Occasionally works irregular hours to encompass travel to and from remote field locations and facilities to perform photo shoots, graphic illustrations and familiarity with new systems and emerging air defense concepts.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Defense National Relocation Program will NOT be authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Utilizing digital imaging software for creating and editing illustrations, photos, videos, and audio products for use in communicating information through visual means. 2) Experience in graphic design and multi-media production to prepare visual products for manual and electronic doctrine publications. AND 3) Provide guidance to writers on the use of graphics for the development and preparation of publications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaComputer SkillsMultimedia Technologies Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent GS-09.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. (NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Contacts

• Address EK-APF-W6NEAA USA FIRES COE DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk