Audiovisual Production Specialist Job in Yokota Air Base, Japan

Vacancy No. 24-9YFSK480286 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $17.33 to $35.22 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/25/2024 Close Date 7/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Yokota Air Base, Japan


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

About the position: This position is located at the Marketing Facility, Yokota AB Japan.

This is a Regular Full-Time position, 35-40 hours per week.


This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

  1. Serves as the primary production manager for all video related content produced for 374th Force Support Squadron. Under the direction of the Marketing Director, the incumbent is responsible for directing, planning, producing, developing, writing, editing, coordinating, and publishing in-house video production.
  2. Develops and recommends guidelines for timely production of high-quality video presentations in conjunction with marketing team members. May coordinate and work closely with Armed Forces Network (AFN) on commercials or televised advertisements.
  3. Keeps abreast of all current technologies and trends in design and production.
  4. Incumbent is expected to understand and maintain a positive social media presence and assess the potential impact of emergent methods of interaction and their value to the FSS.
  5. Responsible for the creation and storage of all video backups. Works with the Marketing Director to assess future needs and schedules of events that will require coverage.
  6. Provides photogenic support for the FSS when needed. Completes troubleshooting and preventative maintenance reports on video and audio production equipment; assists in repair and upkeep of studio and production sets and properties.
  7. Maintains equipment inventory and acts as section equipment custodian if required. Edits footage filmed to create a clear and cohesive video that is engaging, informative, and clear.
  8. Generates ideas for video projects for the Marketing Department and 374 FSS.
  9. Plans and performs video post-production tasks, including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, logging, rough cuts, audio adjustments, color correction, adding photographs, motion pictures, motion graphics animation, audio and music, and final editing using Adobe Creative Suite Software, Final Cut Pro, or similar video editing software.
  10. Uses computer graphics and special effects for video post-production in accordance with the overall production concepts; compresses/encodes video projects for output; makes video products in various formats; observes brand standards, ensures consistency and relevancy to production; monitors technical quality of end product; and coordinates internal and external duplication services as required.
  11. Commutes to and from assignment locations.
  12. Performs other related duties as assigned.


If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12457293

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty to provide coverage on evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position.
  • The incumbent must be a U. S. Citizen or legal U. S. residents.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid government Issued driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/02/2024

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents. Legal US residents must possess a social security number. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  1. Must have experience in the production of professional video based medica to include technical and engineering expertise in the operation and utilization of a wide-variety of cameras and videos editing equipment software.
  2. Must be proficient with computers, peripheral devices, digital cameras, microphones, and video editing hardware/software.
  3. Incumbent must demonstrate, via portfolio or other acceptable means, their ability to perform successfully at this grade level.
  4. Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of computer-aided editing software including Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing software and digital compression techniques.
  5. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
  6. This position is a drug testing designated position; incumbent will be subject to random testing for drug use.
  7. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  8. Must have an approved means of travel (i.e. POV).
  9. Must be able to complete a Tier 1 background investigation.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
NOTE: Employees (and their family members) stationed in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing health care services at US military medical and dental treatment facilities. Same-day appointments are on a space-available, priority order basis for non-Tricare beneficiaries. Management of chronic health conditions for non-Tricare beneficiaries is not supported by Japan military medical treatment facilities. Treatment received on the local economy may result in up-front costly medical expenses. Dental Clinics are available on the Japanese economy, you will be responsible for the dental treatment charge. Coverage may be provided by your Aetna International Traditional Choice insurance plan (NAF) or other health/dental insurance; be sure to check with your insurance plans for coverage and billing information.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/02/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant .

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Agency contact information

Yokota NAF HR Office
Address
Yokota Resource Management Flight
374 FSS/FSCN
Unit 5119, Bldg 316
APO AP, AP 96328-5119
US
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.