This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the Graphics and Multimedia Specialist for J5 and is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a variety of graphics and multimedia projects in support of the Joint Staff (J5).

Duties

As a GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST at the GS-1001-11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Prepares art, graphics, and creates brochures, booklets, posters, and other advertising materials using traditional design techniques and desktop publishing software. Executes illustrations, sketches and drawings (to include caricatures and cartooning). Creates abstract designs for a number of media including videos, slides, films, Internet sites, and multimedia presentations. Serves as principal advisor to the J5 Chief of Staff on all matters, graphic hardware and software, print advertising, art media, graphic style, technique, colors, and layout. Advises the J5 Chief of Staff on the best graphic and design avenues to reach target audience(s) effectively, efficiently and economically. Maintains a graphics log for the purpose of tracking deadlines and work assignments for all graphics and multimedia projects. Provides on-site guidance, advice, creative direction, and training to program directors on graphics related issues.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• TDY may be required, but at less than 25% of the time.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Creates visual information products to communicate mission and messaging needs Plans, directs, coordinates, and establishes priorities to develop and support project needs Prepares art, graphics, and creates brochures, booklets, posters, and other advertising materials using traditional design techniques and desktop publishing software; Creates abstract designs for a number of media including videos, slides, films, Internet sites, and multimedia presentations. OR B. 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; OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you 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 by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position (IF YOU ARE USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY).

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]