Serves as a Visual Information Specialist at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ facility. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a visual information specialist providing authoritative technical advice to the Agency's managers on controversial, complex, and difficult matters involving the Consumer Insight Program as expressed through social media.

Duties

Develops and distributes visual media information in support of the Agency's brand marketing and business initiatives. Serves as a visual information specialist responsible for planning and directing the preparation and presentation of digital and printed media, including the sales circular, employing both design skills with Adobe Creative Suite and analytical skills through MS Office. Analyzes large sets of item data and categorizes for inclusion in the sales circular using Excel. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Manages milestones, deadlines and scheduling for multiple simultaneous projects. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Please include 3 samples of graphics from recent work or link to an online portfolio. Samples should be sent in weblink within the body of the resume or uploaded in JPG or PDF form

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1084 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, or a combination of the two to qualify. Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 your resume must clearly show that you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for the GS-12 include: Utilizes modern technology and social media delivery techniques in the fields of video, sound, pictures, and art presentation. Manages projects and develops launch strategy to drive increased market research. Provides professional graphic support to the Agency's messages delivered through all media platforms to include print, social media and web. Proficient in visual and graphics applications including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Fireworks, and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Skilled in using Excel to manage large datasets, analyze information, and organize data into groups based on specific characteristics. Also, Please include 3 samples of graphics from recent work or link to an online portfolio. Samples should be sent in weblink within the body of the resume or uploaded in JPG or PDF form. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Communications and MediaMinimum Qualifications GS-12Portfolio InfoProject managementTelework ScheduleVisual Information Development Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office-like setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: as determined by the agency policy. This position has a hybrid telework arrangement requiring in-office presence on certain days, (subject to change). Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]