Game Developer Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. DESTIMP-12563525-24-SA Department Federal Bureau of Investigation
Salary $82,764.00 to $128,956.00 Grade 11 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/10/2024 Close Date 10/24/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Quantico, VA


Summary

Are you ready to join one of the largest and most comprehensive crime labs in the world under the Nation's top law enforcement organization? The FBI Laboratory seeks a Front-end Developer/Game Developer/Interactive Product Developer/Interactive Media Developer to create custom interactive demonstrative exhibits to support trials and investigations. If you thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment where innovation and excellence are paramount, this is the opportunity for you!

Duties

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in applying the concepts, principles and methods of graphic/UX design, including typography, composition and color theory to products for criminal, investigative, operational and law enforcement matters.
  • Design and develop custom, interactive media products using the Unity Pro game engine.
  • Write efficient, reusable and scalable code (C#) to build custom game functionality and interactive components.
  • Optimize and debug Unity products to ensure best performance and usability.
  • Create custom three-dimensional models and animations using 3ds Max or similar modeling software.
  • Deploy to major crime scenes, including shootings and bombings, to provide crime scene sketching and other visual services.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain an SCI clearance.
  • Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Some travel may be required.
  • This position may potentially be exposed to situations or information that depicts violent acts, lewd images, or involves isolated working conditions.
  • As a condition of employment, DNA samples are required from all FBI personnel who interact with evidence or federal DNA database samples in Laboratory Division (LD) space or whose work requires them to enter LD examination areas where evidence or DNA database samples are processed or examined as part of the quality control process to detect sample/evidence contamination, in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 75 Deferral Register (FR) 68932; 29 C.F.R. 1635.8(b)(6).
  • Must pass a U.S. Government HAZMAT physical upon reporting for duty.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience (SE):

GS-11: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Experience using the Unity Pro game engine to develop games or interactive products.
  • Experience writing efficient, reusable and scalable code in C#, C++ and/or Python to create interactive products.
  • Experience optimizing and debugging Unity products.
  • Experience producing other types of visual products, including traditional 2D/3D graphics, videos, and websites.
GS-12: In addition to the mentioned above, applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:
  • Experience creating 3D models and animations using 3ds Max or similar software for video or real-time simulation output.
Desired Skills

Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants.
Desired Skills are:
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have work experience in using Unity Pro to create interactive, real-time simulations.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have a degree in a related discipline (Visual Communication, Game/Simulation Development, Game Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Development, Multimedia Design or in a field related to the position) and a minimum of three to five years of experience in applying the concepts, principles and methods of graphic design.

Education

All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. Education may be substituted for specialized experience as follows:

GS-11: Applicant must have a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

GS 12: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

Additional information

Selected applicant may be eligible for up to 20% Recruitment Incentive. Selectee will be required to sign a 2-year agreement upon receipt of the Recruitment Incentive.


As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):
  1. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties).
  2. The month/year work began.
  3. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.).
  4. Specific duties performed.
Key Words: Game Development, Web Development, Front End, Game Design, Unity, Unreal Engine, Game Engine, Video Game, C#, C++, Design, Computer Science, Scripting, Programming, Coding, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), UI/UX, Interactive, App Development, Software Development, Animation, 3D Modeling, Animation, 3ds Max, Blender, Graphic Arts, Multimedia, Visualization, Character Rigging, Skinning, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Object-oriented Programming (OOP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.


Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies:

  • Analytic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Communication and Media
  • Interpersonal Ability
  • Organizing/ Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • Technology Applications

Required Documents

  1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
  2. A complete assessment questionnaire.
  3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
    • College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
    • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees.
    • Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information.
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees.
    • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

How to Apply

To apply for the Game Developer position, please click here.

The official title of this position is Visual Information Specialist.

Agency contact information

Mary Arbelo
Address
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20535
US
Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.


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


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