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 in the Athletic Department at United States Air Force Academy. Serve as a Visual Production Specialist providing the full range of technical & administrative production assistance to prerecorded & live television programs; live & prerecorded radio broadcasts; motion picture films; &/or other similar productions.

Duties

Serves as the producer, director, scriptwriter, videographer, and editor for original but well-precedented audiovisual productions. Edits a variety of audiovisual media for productions of limited scope and complexity using established procedures and standard equipment. Operates equipment used for the recording, production, reproduction, processing, broadcasting, distribution, storage, or exhibition of audiovisual products. Plans, organizes, and coordinates arrangements for personnel, equipment, accessories, and contract support required for successful completion of projects. Assists in carrying out the public affairs program and produces materials that support the United States Air Force Academy's public affairs goals.

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
• Will be required to be on call and/or to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• 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, GS 1071 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes producing audiovisual productions, develop production schedules, and coordinate staff activities; principles, concepts, and practices of audiovisual production; audiovisual resources and special effects, such as casting lists, shot lists, music libraries, stock footage, and post-production services. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which includes a major study in photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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 copies 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 the processes, methodologies, personnel, equipment, scripting, and related requirements involved in producing well-precedented audiovisual productions, developing production schedules, coordinating staff activities, and making administrative and logistical arrangements for live event streaming for a Division I athletic department. 2. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of audiovisual production to independently perform recurring assignments. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and proficiency in broadcast control room positions and setup to include technical directing, producing, directing, graphics and replay. 3. Knowledge of commonly used sources of audiovisual resources and special effects, such as casting lists, shot lists, music libraries, stock footage, and post-production services. 4. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to resolve procedural or factual problems. 5. Skill in operating standard video recording equipment, video cameras, and related items such as lighting, sound, and editing equipment. 6. Ability to produce and direct an audiovisual production; edit films, video, and scripts; and create computer images for audiovisual products. 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 USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]