If you have experience supervising and managing a staff within a design services and production team in a biomedical research department as a Visual Information Specialist, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH Office of Research Services.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will perform the following duties: Provides supervision and oversight of visual information services to communicate information through visual means to support NIH programs and issues. Leads and facilitates the visual communication of information to a wide-ranging audience including scientists, researchers and lay or patient populations. Supervises the planning of visual information products for printed publications or exhibits, or the visual aspects of oral presentations. Advises on the technical advantages and disadvantages of various formats, styles, media, and methods of reproduction. Supervises the provision of drop-off and pick-up services, quality control, and delivery of contract services. Collaborates with the other MAB staff, designers, illustrators, or subcontractors on visual information projects to determine required deliverables. Tracks resources and costs carefully and regularly, and ensure information is entered regularly in required team database and/or Sharepoint sites.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning and carrying out visual information services to communicate information on organizational programs and issues; managing medical illustration services; managing production services of visual communications materials; coordinating and collaborating with other staff and organizations on the development and production of visual information services; and providing direction to other staff. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12618065

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kevin Blake
• Phone: 843-412-8764
• Email: [email protected]