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Duties

WHAT IS THE COMMUNICATIONS & LIAISONDIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Communication and Liaison, Office of Communications, Visual Education and Communications Branch The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Plans and manages all production aspects of major live broadcasts and major dramatic features and tapes on a variety of technological themes. Collaborates in all planning sessions with clients and subject-matter consultants as experts in the creative use of audiovisual images and devises to communicate ideas. Conceptualizes the broad approach of productions and works with scriptwriters to develop outlines and scripts with specific stylistic and narrative elements. Selects performers, both professional and non-professional, to perform the required roles. Advises on the artistic, photographic and instructional suitability of titles, artwork and all other visual materials. Makes difficult logistical arrangements, such as assembling dozens of cast members and scheduling recording sessions in public places. Selects music and coordinates other audiovisual materials such as pre-recorded video and audio portions, slides, still photos and special effects. Approves sound quality and insures that set and lighting changes are pre-set and that cues are arranged for the entire production crew.

Requirements

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. 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. Specialized experience includes: Experience with assisting in activities such as operating professional broadcast quality audiovisual production equipment (i.e., video cameras, audio mix boards, microphones, lighting equipment, teleprompter, etc.); Experience managing audiovisual productions from initiation to completion including estimating timelines, and production schedules. Experience in applying video editing techniques, using professional editing software and importing, exporting and compressing digital media files; Experience communicating effectively with contractors and customers regarding video production. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in one of the following related major studies: photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, if related OR LL.M., if related OR a combination of experience and graduate education equivalent to that described above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. 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. Specialized experience includes: Experience with activities such as operating professional broadcast quality audiovisual production equipment (i.e., video cameras, audio mix boards, microphones, lighting equipment, teleprompter, etc.); Experience assisting/managing multiple audiovisual productions from initiation to completion including creating project plans, timelines, production schedules and estimating budgets. Experience in applying video editing techniques, using professional editing software and importing, exporting and compressing digital media files.; Experience in assisting with directing/coaching on-camera talent; Experience communicating effectively with contractors and customers regarding video production. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. 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. Specialized experience includes: Experience with activities such as operating professional broadcast quality audiovisual production equipment (i.e., video cameras, audio mix boards, microphones, lighting equipment, teleprompter, etc.); Experience managing multiple audiovisual productions from initiation to completion including creating project plans, timelines, budgets and production schedules. Experience in applying video editing techniques, using professional editing software and importing, exporting and compressing digital media files.; Experience directing/coaching on-camera talent; Experience communicating effectively with contractors and customers regarding all phases of video production. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Contacts

• Address CL - Communications 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748
• Email: [email protected]