About the Position: This position is located at US ARMY TEST & EVALUATION COMMAND Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Fort Liberty is co-located with Fayetteville North Carolina, a culturally diverse city. Liberty is centrally located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, which enjoys seasonable weather year round and is surrounded by several colleges. Fort Liberty is approximately two hours from many beaches on the East coast and five hours from the Appalachian Mountains.

Duties

Responsible for all post-production processes associated with data acquired by the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD), including videography, i.e., assembling, adjusting and enhancing the audio and visual elements to produce a finished product. In test data production this is done electronically by arranging video segments in the desired sequence and overlaying soundtracks and visual effects. Use a variety of computerized equipment such as video switchers, non-linear video editors, character generators and digital optics generators to assemble video material and create a variety of special effects. Edits, archives, formats, and documents test images. Plans, produces and presents multi-media and multi-image programmed presentations wherein slides, videos, and special sound effects, are integrated into a consistently repeatable product. Responsible for capturing images to be used by the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD), including videography, i.e., assembling, adjusting and enhancing the audio and visual elements to produce a finished product. Performs photography at internal award ceremonies, equipment displays, aircraft in flight, story sequence, test sites and activities, equipment damage, and historical photographs. Operates video equipment to produce documentary video for briefings and test video documentaries. Installs and operates instrumentation type cameras for airborne and special applications. Recommends locations for cameras, and advises on requirements for unique mounts (to include aircraft and other data collection systems.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid military driver's license to operate motor vehicles and related equipment.
• Pass a periodic Class III flying duty medical evaluation (FDME).
• Pass and maintain the requirements for the USAF Physiological Training Program.
• TDY up to 10% may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• A one year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS 09 ELIGIBLE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes; 1.) Assisting with the production of multimedia and audiovisual materials; 2.) Operating audio-visual computer editing software; and 3.) Managing video and audio equipment used in audiovisual production. OR I have successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Motion Picture Production. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements. GS 11 ELIGIBLE: One year of specialized experience which includes: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Experience in producing multi-media and audiovisual products, digital video, digital still, and computer graphics; 2) Experience capturing still photos and video of objects in motion (e.g. aircraft) using digital and state of the art camera systems as well as produce a final product using non-linear video editing software such as the AVID system or other non-linear editing systems such as Adobe, Black Magic, and Grass Valley; 3) Experience providing aerial, ground to ground, air to ground, ground-to air and air- to air image documentation. OR Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: photography, radio or television production, motionpicture production. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. OR Have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaDesign and Development EngineeringProduction and ProcessingTechnical Reviews GS 09 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). GS 11 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute e and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmducation for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications

Contacts

• Address SE-W46907 US ARMY TEST EVALUATION CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk