Visual Information Specialist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, headquartered in ATLANTA, Georgia. As a Visual Information Specialist, you will research technical and scientific subject matter to identify appropriate visual treatment methods. You will advise clients on formats, styles, media, and reproduction methods that support project objectives. You will determine design specifications, including size, layout, color schemes, typography, lighting, and visual elements. You will create original visual representations of scientific, medical, technical, or other complex subject matter.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Suitable for federal employment
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.
• OR Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other art work, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means.
• One year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Designing original visual products that translate complex scientific information into graphics, publications, presentations, and digital media; Designing and producing publications by integrating scientific figures, charts, illustrations, typography, imagery, and other visual elements; Consulting with scientific leaders, authors, and subject-matter experts to identify communication objectives and develop supporting visual materials; and Coordinating production of complex visual products and web-based media, incorporating feedback and ensuring compliance with accessibility, branding, formatting, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research technical and scientific subject matter to identify appropriate visual treatment methods.
• Advise clients on formats, styles, media, and reproduction methods that support project objectives.
• Determine design specifications, including size, layout, color schemes, typography, lighting, and visual elements.
• Create original visual representations of scientific, medical, technical, or other complex subject matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Federal salary payments made by direct deposit
• Creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service
• Moving expenses
• Recruitment or relocation incentive
• Student loan repayment
• Superior qualifications appointment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree