The mission of the Public Affairs Office (PAO) is to coordinate the relations of the Department with the news media and ensures that the public is informed about the priorities and policies of the Attorney General and the President in the fields of law enforcement and legal affairs.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities of an Audiovisual Production Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as the Section's authority on all audiovisual planning and production, providing broad administrative direction and coordinating the execution of interrelated production activities. Assigns tasks and guides the daily activities, including use of the studio suite. Monitors production processes, methods, workflows, and the utilization of equipment to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of production processes and make recommendations for improvements. Serves as the technical authority over all production plans, providing expert technical guidance to staff throughout the production process. Directs activities and resolves production issues in the Studio and Master Control suite.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Audiovisual Production Specialist at (GS-1071-14), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Basic Requirement A. Education: Undergraduate or graduate education with a major study in photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts or a copy of your certification) OR B. Experience: I have experience in the actual type of work for which applications 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 work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. For the GS-14: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Producing video and news productions, Analyzing established programs, video production methods, and project management workflows, and Planning and managing daily operational activities for a video production team, providing technical guidance to production team members throughout the video production process. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 11/01/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Office of Public Affairs 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Crystal Holmes
• Phone: 202-111-1111
• Email: [email protected]