Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.

Duties

The Audiovisual Production Specialist is a multi-faceted position that requires the incumbent to serve as a producer, director, editor, scriptwriter, and production operations assistant in support of agency informational programming. The position is responsible for oversight and operation of a broadcast facility during live and taped presentations over the Agency's digital distribution platforms and production of programs in the field. This position starts at a salary of $117,962.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $153,354.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Typical work responsibilities include: Serving as a Multimedia Producer, designing sets and lighting, conceiving and creating visual elements, selecting music and sound effects, rehearsing talent, and selecting and directing cameras and movement during recording sessions and broadcasts. Conceptualizing and conceiving a variety of broadcast programs in support of agency informational initiatives. Maintaining an imagery asset database and reviews video produced in the field to identify appropriate clips for media releases and other messaging products utilizing their experience with digital asset management. Configuring and operating high-definition digital television equipment/systems and assists in the recording and distribution of live and pre-recorded video productions.

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: Determining what work will be done in house and selecting the crews for the production including the director, talent, camera operators, production assistants, and other support positions. Acting as technical director by handling all studio management and direction of assorted types of live and recorded programming ranging from highly structured to informal information and senior executive messaging. Acquiring, safeguarding, and managing operations of highly technical and valuable electronic equipment and operating technical equipment such as cameras in both remote and fixed situations. Serving as a producer, director, editor, scriptwriter, and production assistant in support of agency informational programming while working with senior management. 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 03/27/2024. 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 Office of Public Affairs Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20229 US
• Name: CBP Hiring Center
• Phone: 952-857-2932
• Email: [email protected]