Job opening: PHOTOGRAPHER
Salary: $49 495 - 64 345 per year
Published at: Apr 01 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is: To perform creative still photography and photographic processing work on location, in the studio, and in the laboratory.
Duties
Performs location photographic assignments
Operates studio cameras
Processes and develops film using both conventional and digital methods and techniques
Manages and cares for photographic equipment, supplies, and materials
Prepares and releases news and photos for internal and public audiences
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Employee may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, which may include evenings and weekends
- A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Programs, Photography Series 1060.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one (1) or more years of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the federal service (or equivalent under other pay systems). Specialized experience is experience producing a variety of conventional photographic products that depict subject matter information or events. Operating a variety of standard and specialized camera equipment to photograph ceremonies, public affairs documentation, accidents, buildings and grounds, staged or candid shots of equipment and work operations, and other assignments.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of a variety of standard and specialized cameras including electronic still imaging and accessories sufficient to provide photographic support for public information activities.
2. Knowledge of basic photographic composition in positioning subjects, arranging backgrounds, and selecting camera angles and views to achieve aesthetically pleasing results.
3. Knowledge of developing, copying, and scanning and printing photographic processes using conventional and electronic/digital equipment and methods.
4. Knowledge of the working characteristics of photographic chemicals and solutions.
5. Knowledge of electronic imaging software and systems.
6. Ability to apply a variety of photographic and processing techniques.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Offutt AFB
105 Washington Square
Ste 233
Offutt AFB, NE 68113
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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