This position is located in the Communications Department of the Associate Director Resources of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The primary purpose of the position is to provide photographic and video, audiovisual, graphics and digital products in support of outreach and other public affairs programs.

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to provide photographic and video, audiovisual, graphics and digital products in support of outreach and other public affairs programs. The position will also provide reproduction and printing in support of direct and indirect patient care and research, and administrative support and management of the outreach program, including purchase card holder activities. The position will apply the appropriate rules/regulations used in conducting U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Defense (DoD) business. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides professionally designed posters, advertisements, pamphlets, handbooks and other print and digital informational materials, as required to support of outreach programs and other communication objectives. Coordinates with subject matter experts to interpret imagery requests and translate them into clear, realistic, and technically-sound photo and video imagery that meets the customer's needs. Uses and applies current broadcast standards for video production design techniques and artistic ability to produce effective audio/ visual presentations and programs based on desired audience and outcome. Supports reproduction services at the FHCC, which includes coordinating reproduction requests to determine appropriate materials and methods of reproduction. Some reproduction is completed in- house by the Visual Information Specialist, and some is contracted out through contract vendors/ GPO. Operates video and audio recordings, editing, equipment set-up and take down, lighting, sound, production, pre and post editing for on-site and off-site events and activities. Plans, coordinates, and supports participation of staff in community events, such as resource fairs, with the goal of maximizing engagement with existing and potential patients to inform them about care and services at Lovell FHCC. Plans and coordinates the production and/or purchase of materials needed for outreach activities in the community, in collaboration with the public affairs specialists and the programmatic offices that conduct outreach functions, such as the Minority Patients Program. Serves as a Government Purchase Card holder. Maintains operating material inventories, and requesting departmental supplies, while keeping within the fiscal year budget allocations. Uses established record management procedures to name, catalog and properly file information and digital imagery. Processes support requests and works with customers to ensure requests are properly filled out. Ensures consent forms for internal and external use of pictures, video and voice are properly completed and filed, while maintaining adherence to the provisions of HIPPA, The Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act to maintain patient privacy and safeguard of sensitive information. Ensures printed products adhere to the Department of Veterans Affairs Tier 1 Graphic Standards. Safeguard's passwords, PIV card, keys and other means to ensures both physical and computer security. Provides occasional support to Webmaster, to administer operations and maintenance of a complex Internet and Intranet environment. Performs other related duties within level and scope of responsibility as assigned Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: May be available upon Supervisor's discretion Telework: Ad-Hoc telework will be determined after one year. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Visual Information Specialist/PD21262O Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/08/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-9 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other art work, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means. Working with a variety of methods, techniques, and materials used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products to plan the technical details of, or produce, aesthetically composed visual products in a timely manner. Working with equipment used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree Such education must have had a Major study in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of progressively higher-level graduate education may be used to qualify. (Transcripts Required). GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-9, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes: Planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other art work, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means. Developing original designs, concepts or visual styles for publication, web, exhibits and/or presentation materials. Knowledge and mastery of the principles, practices, methods and techniques associated with the development and production of original graphics, photography and audiovisual programs. Working with equipment used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products sufficient to judge reproduction quality and aesthetically composed visual products. Using computer graphic imaging, digital photography, and interactive-video disc. Advising on and developing the best method of preparing briefings, conferences, hearings, and seminars. Knowledge of the technical characteristics of reproduction processes to judge the reproduction qualify of illustrations, maintain familiarity with the mechanics of cropping and scaling photos and illustrations, and maintain familiarity with the process of how art and copy are prepared for the printer. Working with a variety of art media such as commercial or graphic art techniques. Transform complex spoken or written descriptions of items, processes, issues or events into visual representations. OR GS-11 EDUCATION: Must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must have had a Major study in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. OR GS-11 COMBINATION: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience. Such education must have had a Major study in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementMultimedia TechnologiesWeb Technology 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, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is performed primarily while seated at a computer and requires no special physical demands, although some physical exertion may be required such as standing, bending, some lifting of heavy materials and cutting, trimming or collating. The work requires good eyesight, manual dexterity and color discrimination. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 US
• Name: Ralph Abueg
• Phone: 858 552 8585 X72611
• Email: [email protected]