VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) Job in Raleigh, NC

Vacancy No. NC-12806676-AR-25-223 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $77,210.00 to $100,369.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/29/2025 Close Date 10/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Raleigh, NC


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D159000 and is part of the NCNG PAO, National Guard (JFHQ- PAO / MD 1224/055).

POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO NIGHT SHIFT WORK ADDITIONAL TO WEEKENDS.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-3) (NCARNG). Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Army National Guard.

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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
  • This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
  • You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E7 to E8) or Officer (2LT to MAJ)

Minimum Requirements: Experience, education, or training in a variety of principles of visual design. Knowledge of various methods of visual display and the ability to present information in a visual form that will convey the intended message to, or have the desired effect on, the intended audience. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have at least 36 months) experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of visual information and other means of communicating through information management. Experience which provided a broad knowledge of principles and techniques associated with complex visual design, specialized fields of illustrating, photography and exhibits. Experience forecasting appropriate visual media for projects being represented to the public. Experience consulting with officials to determine concepts, visual direction, and transmission of information conveying organization's message. 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.

Education: 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.

Education

You must provide transcripts documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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.


To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

LTC Ellis Parks
Address
NCNG PAO
1636 Goldstar Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
US

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.


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