You will serve as a VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST in the Graphics Department of NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.

Duties

You will create illustrative material to be reproduced, using freehand, computer graphics programs, lettering guides, and computer typesetting equipment. You will translate and execute a diverse range of complex ideas, concepts, principles, or issues into a unified, effective visual interpretation. You will consult with a customer to research the subject, audience, and information objectives to develop the most appropriate visual approach.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, designing, developing, and executing various visual information projects (i.e. exhibits, graphics, displays, posters, banners, panel signs, maps, charts, and photo templates in support of conferences, workshops, and major events); 2) Demonstrating extensive range of artistic skill and design ability in execution of various displays and creation of informational products; and 3) Utilizing large format printers and digital color press printers and experience with mounting, laminating, cutting, matting and framing. Experience MUST be in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This 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. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Selecting visual materials (i.e. photographs, illustrations, and typography) to be used in the development of communication of materials; 2) Using computer graphics systems (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry standard graphic programs) to create hard copy and electronic products; 3) Developing visual aids that translate thoughts and ideas into communication materials (i.e., printed publications, exhibit, or oral presentations); and 4) Freehand drawing using various mediums to design to be used for book covers, brochures, CD/DVDs, and/or labels. Experience MUST be in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This 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. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/visual-information-series-1084/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

GS-11:
Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that included 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 being filled.
or
Successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that included 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 being filled.
or
LL.M., if related to the position being filled

GS-09:
Successfully completed a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree that included 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 being filled.
or
Successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree hat included 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 being filled.
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL WAR COLLEGE Naval War College Newport, RI 02841 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]