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Duties

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated. This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple locations. Visual Information Specialist: Grade GS-12 Duties may include but are not limited to: Providing standards, best practices, and guidance for agency staff for visual design Planning, developing, and implementing an overall visual design strategy detailing creative direction and brand management strategies that can be used to support programmatic and health communication activities Conducting annual evaluations of the visual design strategy and agency visual design operational support to identify significant accomplishments and opportunities for improvement Ensuring CDC develops digitally creative health communication campaigns that integrate innovative visual design products with research-driven strategies to ensure that the agency protects and promotes the health of diverse audiences both nationally and internationally Preparing visual communication materials that are utilized in presentations and speeches by key personnel who command widespread professional or public attention

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: GS-12: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-11 grade level in Federal service: designing and developing of a variety of visual materials, which includes printed publications, presentations, exhibits, educational courses, or any other communications media; and performing data science work extracting knowledge from various surveillance systems and programs. 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. Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

Education

A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Direct Hire Authority 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]