Visual Information Specialist

Joint Activities • Fort Bragg, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Visual Information Specialist for Joint Activities at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Produces photographic documentation in support of Command missions and events; designs visual presentations for diverse audiences; and creates graphics, illustrations, signage, and other visual information products. The specialist operates photography, videography, and computer-aided design equipment, consults with customers on project requirements, advises Command leadership and staff on visual information strategies, reviews products for quality and compliance with Command standards, coordinates resources to meet deadlines, maintains a library of visual assets, and troubleshoots related hardware and software.

The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Top-Secret security clearance or access, pre-employment and random drug testing, and a pre-employment physical examination with annual examinations thereafter. The incumbent must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth and obtain and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license for military and civilian vehicles. Travel may be required up to 30 days CONUS and up to 5% OCONUS. Uncommon duty hours may include fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Appointment generally includes a one-year probationary period.

Applicants must meet one of the listed employment-authority categories and qualify through specialized experience, education, or a combination of education and experience. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level, a qualifying doctoral degree or specified graduate education in a relevant field, or an acceptable combination. Federal applicants who held a GS position within the past 52 weeks must meet the stated time-in-grade requirement. Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.

Requirements

• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis screening and random testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Be available for TDY travel up to 30 days CONUS and up to 5% OCONUS, as required.
• Be available for uncommon tour hours, including fixed or rotating shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Obtain and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license for military and civilian vehicles in accordance with AR 600-55.
• Be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Meet the eligibility criteria for at least one of the listed employment-authority categories.
• Have one year of specialized experience producing professional photographic documentation for Command visual information requirements, advising customers on visual presentation design for diverse audiences, and examining finished products for compliance with specifications and standards; or meet the stated education or education-and-experience combination alternative.
• For applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks, have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• If relying on foreign education, provide evidence of evaluation and equivalency to education at an accredited U.S. institution.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete the one-year probationary period unless previously exempt under the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce photographic documentation in support of Command missions and events.
• Design visual presentations that communicate information to diverse audiences.
• Create graphics, illustrations, signage, and other visual information products.
• Operate photography, videography, and computer-aided design equipment.
• Consult with customers to define visual information project requirements.
• Advise Command leadership and staff on visual information strategies.
• Review completed products for quality and compliance with Command standards.
• Coordinate project resources to meet customer deadlines.
• Maintain an accessible library of photographs, graphics, and visual assets.
• Troubleshoot visual information hardware and software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment incentives may be authorized for qualifying selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree