Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior illustrator responsible for the design and creation of digital graphics, animations, schematics, models and a complex variety of original illustrations for use in interactive multimedia productions in support of the Air Force's largest technical training wing.

Duties

Prepares original designs, layouts, 2D and 3D models, finished artwork, schematics and animations for interactive technical training modules and m support of a wide variety of organizational, technical, and general support missions. Advises and provides guidance and training to other Illustrators, interactive multimedia designers, developers, management, and customers. Creates original artwork utilizing computer graphics software. Researches and recommends equipment, materials, and software to meet current and future production needs.

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
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft while on temporary duty
• Use of fingers is required as well as good eyesight, manual dexterity, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• May be required to perform other related duties as workload varies
• A pre-employment physical is required

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Illustrating Series 1020. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes possessing knowledge of the subject matter area to develop original designs, concepts, or visual styles for publications, exhibits, or presentation materials that present to the public the ideas or image desired by the organization, and transform spoken or written descriptions of items, processes, issues, or events into visual representations without the benefit of identical existing pictures, models, or diagrams. Knowledge of a wide variety of methods, techniques, and materials used in the design, production, and reproduction of complex visual products to plan the technical details of, or produce aesthetically composed visual products. Knowledge of the mission and functions of the organizations/customers supported to better understand and graphically represent customer requirements. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree Or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: Knowledge of and ability to apply a variety of complex art and digital animation methods, techniques, materials, and procedures used in the design, production, and reproduction of animated visual products and of aviation-related hydraulic, electric and air flow systems, and the ability to depict technically precise subject matter through digital graphics and animation. Knowledge of a wide variety of visual design principles such as unity, line, shape, form, arrangement, balance, proportion, contrast, weight, color, and interaction and the ability to apply these to illustrations and graphic representations. Skill in drawing and painting, both freehand and with instruments, and to use other art media such as pen-and-ink, pencils, tempera, acrylics, oils, washes, water colors, pastels, and air brushes. Ability to utilize 2D and 3D computer graphics, modeling, and animation programs, including Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection, Autodesk 3DS Max, E-Frontier Poser, Sothink SWF Decompiler, Jase Paint Shop Pro, Xara Extreme, Soundforge XP, CorelDraw, and Swift 3D to create original illustrations. Ability in creating and editing digital photo and video, to include proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Director, and Final Cut Pro to create original presentations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to work well with others m order to plan, coordinate, and advise on work efforts. Working knowledge of Air Force and Air Education and Training Commander policies, instructions and procedures regarding the creation of training aids and materials. Knowledge of and ability to apply a variety of complex art and digital animation methods, techniques, materials, and procedures used in the design, production, and reproduction of animated visual products and of aviation-related hydraulic, electric and air flow systems, and the ability to depict technically precise subject matter through digital graphics and animation. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

Contacts

• Address Sheppard AFB 426 5th Avenue Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]