This position serves as the Audiovisual Production Specialist in the Digital Media and Design under Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Office of Communication. The incumbent is responsible for independently utilizing multimedia-based tools and information to support and enhance the communication process. Visual Information Specialist photographs and video record employees, Veterans, community partners and other activities in support of VBA Office of Communication activities and objectives.

Duties

Collaborate with senior leadership to create various audiovisual employee-centric Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and other messaging that emphasize pre-decisional labor policies and procedures. Perform video production work and is responsible for setting up cameras, lighting equipment, teleprompter, sound equipment, and other operating equipment at location sites. Arrange and operate equipment for live and live-to-tape events delivering and setting up audiovisual equipment for official meetings and briefings, and training other employees. Create and manage the production process, and/or directs and edits the production of videotaped and live programs; teleconferences; or other similar productions, with sound accompaniment. Direct, produce, and/or edits videotaped and live programs, teleconferences; and/or other similar productions, with sound accompaniment. Control the artistic and creative aspects of the production and/or oversees all postproduction processes associated with pre-recorded productions including ensuring that all products adhere to VA’s 508 compliance guidelines. Handle jobs under pressure and short deadlines that require customized and artistic photo products, requiring expertise to reproduce products from digital images using specialized equipment, photo editing software Utilize equipment, techniques, and processes that must be developed, created, or modified to adapt to a wide variety of locations and situations. Maintain records for reporting purposes to ensure accurate, up-to-date production figures.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 03/12/2024. The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found: Here Note: Applicants must meet both the Individual Occupational Requirement for this position and the Specialized Experience as defined below. 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 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. AND Specialized Experience: GS-12: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience is work experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) initiating production workflow, editing, teleconferences or other productions; (2) utilizing video production software and camera equipment; AND (3) researching subject and story. GS-13: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the federal service. Specialized experience is work experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) overseeing production workflow, editing, teleconferences, live/recorded programs or similar productions; (2) utilizing software to manipulate video and audio production; (3) performing subject and story research to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness; (4) setting up, arranging and operating production equipment for live and live-to-tape events. There is no education substitute at the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels. Note: 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; religions; 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 you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education substitute at the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels.

Contacts

• Address VBA Human Resources Center - Central Office 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: HRC-Detroit DEU
• Phone: 313-596-7213
• Email: [email protected]