Audio Visual Production Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Office of the Secretary of Transportation•Washington, DC

21d

About The Position

The Audio Visual Production Specialist supports the Departmental Media Center through the Director of Public Affairs by developing strategies to increase visibility and promote the Department of Transportation’s mission-driven activities. The position provides program support to research, develop, and implement strategies that strengthen public engagement. The specialist plans multimedia projects and works with communications and program teams to create content for campaigns and Department initiatives. The role produces and edits video, prepares reports and other materials for senior staff, and operates or assists with professional audiovisual equipment in studio and field environments.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for consideration.
Must meet the education requirement for the series and submit transcripts for verification.
For GS-11 based on experience, at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-09, including directing live and recorded studio technical operations; inspecting video waveforms, color space, and audio loudness for broadcast technical compliance; and coordinating resolution of technical and delivery issues.
For GS-11 based on education alone, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. A combination of graduate education and experience may also qualify.
Education major must be in photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or another field related to the position, when qualifying through education.
Knowledge of producing a wide range of audiovisual products using different production methods and techniques.
Knowledge of cinematography, camera operations, lens selection, dynamic studio and field lighting, and audio-capture equipment setups.
Oral and written communication skills to direct casts and crews, pitch production concepts, consult with stakeholders, and document project requirements.
Federal applicants must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade, as applicable.
Selected applicants must complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
A one-year probationary period may be required; the announcement also specifies completion of a one-year probationary period unless already completed.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for the Selective Service.
Applicants must submit the required application materials by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Plan multimedia projects.
Collaborate with communications and program teams to develop multimedia content supporting campaigns and Department initiatives.
Produce and edit video content.
Prepare reports and other materials for transmittal to senior staff.
Operate and assist with professional camera, lighting, audio, and audiovisual equipment in studio and field environments.
Direct live and recorded studio technical operations, including multi-camera switching, signal routing, studio lighting, and audio mixing.
Inspect video waveforms, color space, and audio loudness to enforce broadcast television technical standards.
Coordinate with technical crew and post-production personnel to resolve signal distortion, equipment failures, and technical delivery errors.
Research, develop, and implement strategies to increase visibility and strengthen public engagement in support of the Department of Transportation’s mission.