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 perform duties as art director, designer, public affairs officer, alternate editor, and author for safety education media produced by HQ ACC Safety, providing creative leadership and overall artistic direction for the command's mishap prevention effort.

Duties

Serves as art director and designer for the ACC bi-monthly 32-page mishap prevention magazine, THE COMBAT EDGE, with a distribution of 14,000 copies to ACC and ACC-gained units, US government officials, and paid subscribers throughout the US and the world. Coordinates the design and development of high-level multimedia products in collaboration with the editor, subject matter experts, and clients. Creates electronically generated comprehensive layouts to indicate placement of body copy, headings, photographs, illustrations or graphics, as well as color, screen tints, or special design elements. Acts as the focal point for visual information activities. Serves as the art director for safety pamphlets, web pages, safety posters, safety conference and briefing material distributed by HQ ACC Safety. Responsible for color printing, artwork, illustrating, composition, layout, and photographs used in specified media.

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
• 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
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing
• This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination

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, Visual Information Series 1084 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 Knowledge of a wide range of visual communication, illustration, design, layout principles, and concepts for the conception, planning, and execution of a variety of complex projects; Knowledge of graphic arts and media, perspective, layout, balance and contrast, color science, mixing and application, standard drawing practices and instruments; Detailed knowledge of advantages and limitations of art media and all commercial reproduction processes; Proficient knowledge of art media, magazine production, safety issues, and public affairs to select the optimum art form to cause favorable reader reaction, interest, or curiosity, and present the safety message in a form readers will retain; Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of programs and other organizations serviced, and related customers, functions, resources, and users; Knowledge of methods and procedures for operating a variety of computer systems and multimedia equipment in the production and reproduction of artwork, photos, and typography, including commercial grade scanners and various scanning software such as MicroTek ScanMaker; and Expertise in commercial grade publication layout and illustration software packages, specifically Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, Acrobat, Illustrator, and Corel Draw. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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) with 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. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcript. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. 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: 1. Knowledge of a Wide range of visual communication, illustration, design, layout principles, and concepts for the conception, planning, and execution of a variety of complex projects. Knowledge of methods and procedures for operating a variety of computer systems and multimedia equipment in the production and reproduction of artwork, photos, and typography, including commercial grade scanners and various scanning software such as MicroTek ScanMaker. 2. Knowledge of graphic art and media, perspective, layout, balance and contrast, color science, mixing and application, standard drawing practices and instruments. Knowledge of the operations, products, services, needs, and goals of programs and other organizations serviced, and related customers, functions, resources, and users. 3. Detailed knowledge of advantages and limitations of art media and all commercial reproduction processes. 4. Proficient knowledge of art media, magazine production, safety issues, and public affairs to select the optimum art form to cause favorable reader reaction, interest, or curiosity, and present the safety message in a form readers will retain. 5. Expertise in commercial grade publication layout and illustration software packages, specifically Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, Acrobat, Illustrator and Corel Draw. 6. Ability to present subject matter information in a visual form to convey an intended message or to achieve a desired effect upon a specific audience. Ability to communicate ides concerning visual media while exercising tact and diplomacy. 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 JB Langley-Eustis 45 Nealy Avenue Ste 224 JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]