If you have experience working in biomedical research and also have experience working 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. For more information, visit http://ors.od.nih.gov.

Duties

Prepares biomedical research-support art files from multiple source applications including, but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, for production, exhibiting a mastery with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Accurately scopes projects and coordinates assets and critical tasks, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities and/or campaigns. Advises on the technical advantages and disadvantages of various formats, styles, media, and methods of reproduction, suggesting those that will best meet the information objectives of each project. Manually assembles, cuts, mounts, collates, and produces products such as framed scientific imagery, photography, certificates, brochures, booklets, scientific posters, and scientific conference meeting materials. Operates and troubleshoots imaging software, hardware, and machinery including large-format printers, high-resolution photo printers, large-volume digital printers, heat/cold mount machine, laminator, and paper-cutter.

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.
• Position is OGE-450 filer - financial disclosure required.
• This position is covered under a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-9 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Participating in creating concepts, developing designs, writing specifications, producing biomedical research graphic and signage artwork and products; assisting in preparing biomedical research support art files from multiple source applications including, but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, for production, with specific focus on Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; operating and assisting in troubleshooting imagining software, hardware, and machinery including large-format printers, high resolution photo printers, large-volume digital printers, heat/cold mount machine, laminator, and paper-cutter; and assembling, cutting, mounting, collating, and producing products such as framed scientific imagery, photography, certificates, brochures, booklets, scientific posters, and scientific conference meeting materials such as binders, nametags, and meeting signage. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., with major study in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Preparing biomedical research support art files from multiple source applications including, but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, for production, with specific focus on Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; operating and troubleshooting imagining software, hardware, and machinery including large-format printers, high resolution photo printers, large-volume digital, heat/cold mount machine, laminator, and paper-cutters; planning original visual treatments for biomedical research printed publications or exhibits, or the visual aspects of oral presentations; and advising on the technical advantages and disadvantages of various formats, styles, media, and methods of preproduction, suggesting those that will best meet the information objectives of each biomedical research communication project. OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Creating concepts, developing designs, writing specifications, and producing biomedical research communication graphic and signature artwork and products. Writing scopes of work and project schedules for biomedical research visual information projects; preparing biomedical research support art files from multiple source applications including, but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, for production, with specific focus on Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; planning original visual treatments for printed publications or exhibits, or the visual aspects of oral presentations; advising on the technical advantages and disadvantages of various formats, styles, media, and methods of reproduction, suggesting those that will best meet the biomedical information objectives of each project; and making detailed plans to accomplish biomedical visual information goals and directing the integration of technical activities and/or campaigns. 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/12634532

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

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