Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Strategic Communications Directorate (STRATCOM), located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

This position will allow you to use your expertise in audio visual production to become a vital and essential part of the agency's mission. Apply for this exciting opportunity to serve the policies, programs and activities of the agency's overarching communication program. This position starts at a salary of $117,962.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $153,354.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $153,354.00 (GS-13 Step 10). In this Audiovisual Production Specialist position, you will be directly involved as a vital and essential part the agency mission aiding in fulfilling legal and executive mandates of informing and educating agency employees. Typical work assignments include: Managing the Information Display System (IDS) digital signage system that broadcasts digital images and videos containing current and relevant information to the USBP workforce nationwide via a network of television displays powered by individual display engines (computers) that are linked to a central IDS manager software and server Researching and analyzing capabilities and limitations of new software, hardware and equipment for managing the lifecycle and maintenance of IDS Creating digital media including static picture slides, video clips, messages from the chief of USBP, and media similar to public service announcements for IDS by developing and using skills and expertise in appropriate design packages including but not limited to Adobe Creative Cloud and Storyblocks Identifying next generation technology, including integrated capabilities and keeping up-to-date with technological and software developments as necessary to maintain and expand the capabilities of the IDS and create IDS content Creating and maintaining agency wide policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of IDS and ensuring that sectors are in compliance with those policies and procedures

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Planning and managing all production aspects of major dramatic features on a variety of cultural, technological, or historical themes Collaborating in all planning sessions with clients and subject-matter consultants as experts in the creative use of audiovisual images and devices to communicate ideas Producing and directing important public service announcements for televising nationwide Analyzing equipment necessary for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a digital signage system Applying knowledge of contemporary production styles, camera techniques, and trends in the popular culture and public attitudes You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience or substitution of education, if applicable, as described above or meet the basic requirement listed below. Basic Requirement: You must provide supporting documentation in your application to show you meet the basic requirement below. 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 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. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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). 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 03/25/2024. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address United States Border Patrol Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]