Visual Information Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Maxwell AFB, AL

About The Position

The Visual Information Specialist serves as a focal point for visual information activities and is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, organizing, and developing visual materials for a variety of projects. Materials may be designed for print, web, television, audiovisual productions, exhibits, and briefings to support communication with internal and external audiences. The specialist works with management, subject matter experts, and project officers to develop materials, maintains equipment and supplies, provides customer service and technical assistance, and researches and recommends technical solutions based on emerging technologies and applications. The position also assists with the public affairs program and produces materials that support the commander's Public Affairs goals.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
For GS-09 qualification through experience: at least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 or equivalent, including planning the preparation and use of visual materials such as photographs, illustrations, drawings, charts, diagrams, maps, slides, and overlays.
Alternatively, qualification through education requires a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M., in a relevant field such as commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, or visual communication. Transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify.
A combination of education and experience may qualify if it meets at least 100% of the requirements; transcripts must be submitted when applicable.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for GS-09 when TIG applies.
Knowledge of visual communication, illustration, design, and layout principles for planning and executing projects.
Knowledge of graphic arts and media, perspective, layout, balance and contrast, color science and design schemes, and standard drawing practices and instruments.
Skill operating basic computer systems and visual information equipment to produce and reproduce artwork, photos, and typography.
Skill in public affairs program practices and written and oral communication methods for coordinating public affairs activities and communication with varied audiences.
Ability to present subject matter visually to convey an intended message or achieve a desired effect for a specific audience, and to communicate about visual media with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to understand Public Affairs concepts, policies, and practices, and written and oral communication and visual information principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, plan, organize, and develop visual information materials in collaboration with management, subject matter experts, and project officers.
Serve as a focal point for visual information activities.
Maintain equipment and supplies and provide customer service and technical assistance.
Keep abreast of emerging technology and applications; research and recommend technical solutions.
Assist in carrying out the public affairs program and produce materials that support the commander's Public Affairs goals.
Respond to inquiries and requests after duty hours when assigned periodic weekly 24-hour alert duty as the public affairs on-call representative.
Travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments as required.
Drive a motor vehicle as required for the work.