Duties
As a VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST, GS-1084-11, you will plan and administer the state's VI program; oversee the development of immediate and long-term plans; develop policies, directives, and standard operating procedures (SOP); manage the state's VI architecture, ensuring all changes are properly documented; maintain close liaison with Department of Army, Department of Air Force, National Guard Bureau (NGB), federal and state agencies, business leaders, joint staff and operational personnel to ensure efficient VI operations; forecast and execute the state's VI budget, to include procurement of equipment and supplies; coordinate all activities related to the full range of VI products and services for the state such as still photography (photo-chemical and digital video), manual and computer-generated graphics, presentation services (conference rooms and classrooms), VI equipment and product loan, video(acquisition, production, post-production and duplication), audio (production and duplication), video teleconferencing, closed circuit television, and master antenna and cable television; coordinate with various outside agencies/contractors on projects that may involve research, procurement and installation of contract services; direct design of unique projects from inception to completion through application of innovative solutions in the use of multimedia technologies; accept or reject customer produced or procured materials; analyze statistical information, personnel data, or general descriptions of information to be visually depicted; select appropriate visual media for the project that will best represent the information to be presented; manage production of electronic and printed material in the form of slides, displays, newsletters, pamphlets, web pages, posters, and leaflets for various activities; direct page layouts allowing for line art, photographs, graphs and other graphics; provide higher-level management with VI products, services, consultation, facilities (studio or presentation room) and equipment to support functional areas, to include command and control, training, logistics, medical, personnel, special operations, engineering, and public affairs; manage the state's Visual Information Support Center; responsible for training and coordinating equipment usage; manage stock videos, audio computer graphics, slides, photographs, line drawings and hardcopy clip art libraries (to include manuals, CD ROMs, videotapes, videodisks); maintain the state's defense visual information activity number (DVIAN) account; coordinate VI usage logs and submits required reports; manage the installation, set up, and technical support of the state's Distributed Training Technology (DTT)/Distance Learning Network (DLN); serve as a member of the state DTT/DLN Advisory Board. Plan, design, develop, test, implement, and manage the Internet, Intranet, and Extranet activities, including systems/applications development and technical management of web sites; interface with all state staff offices and units to collect files, data, publications, and current information, in an electronic format, to consolidate, organize and create interactive web pages with necessary hypertext links to produce accessible "online" information; manage Internet server operations through continuous maintenance and updates of information as dictated by the staff offices and units; work with the functional proponents of databases to convert those databases to interactive HTML web page files; assist staff offices and units with technical advice and information for efficient data transmission into web pages; ensure all material presented is in compliance with copyright requirements and that Web design is in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act for accessibility; work with the Data Base Manager to develop interactive databases for applications on the web; and perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO NIGHT SHIFT WORK ADDITIONAL TO WEEKENDS.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12806676
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.