Summary
This position is part of the J6, and is located at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The purpose of the position is to plan, program, coordinate, and direct visual information through consultation, analysis, design, development, procurement, production, and/or reproduction of Visual Information (VI) products and services.
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to public (Nationwide) - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.
Duties
As a VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST (WEB DESIGN) (TITLE 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Plans and administers the state's VI program. Oversees the development of immediate and long-term plans. Develops policies, directives, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Manages the state's VI architecture, ensuring all changes are properly documented. Maintains 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. Forecasts and executes the state's VI budget, to include procurement of equipment and supplies.
- Coordinates 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. Coordinates with various outside agencies/contractors on projects that may involve research, procurement and installation of contract services.
- Directs design of unique projects from inception to completion through application of innovative solutions in the use of multimedia technologies. Accepts or rejects customer produced or procured materials. Analyzes statistical information, personnel data, or general descriptions of information to be visually depicted. Selects appropriate visual media for the project that will best represent the information to be presented. Manages production of electronic and printed material in the form of slides, displays, newsletters, pamphlets, web pages, posters, and leaflets for various activities. Directs page layouts allowing for line art, photographs, graphs and other graphics.
- Provides 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.
- Manages the state's Visual Information Support Center. Responsible for training and coordinating equipment usage. Manages stock videos, audio computer graphics, slides, photographs, line drawings and hardcopy clip art libraries (to include manuals, CD ROMs, videotapes, videodisks, etc.). Maintains the state's defense visual information activity number (DVIAN) account. Coordinates VI usage logs and submits required reports. Manages the installation, set up, and technical support of the state's Distributed Training Technology (DTT) / Distance Learning Network (DLN). Serves as a member of the state DTT/DLN Advisory Board.
- Plans, designs, develops, tests, implements, and manages the Internet, Intranet, and Extranet activities, including systems/applications development and technical management of web sites. Interfaces 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. Manages Internet server operations through continuous maintenance and updates of information as dictated by the staff offices and units. Works with the functional proponents of databases to convert those databases to interactive HTML web page files. Assists staff offices and units with technical advice and information for efficient data transmission into web pages. Ensures all material presented is in compliance with copyright requirements and that Web design is in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act for accessibility. Works with the Data Base Manager to develop interactive databases for applications on the web.
- Prforms other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.
Areas of Consideration: CAT 1 - Open to Public (Nationwide): US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.
Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
Remarks:
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance of the within 12 months of appointment.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Qualifications
To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience Required
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting experience, education, or training involving a thorough knowledge of visual information and other means of communicating through information management. AND Experience which provided a broad knowledge of principles and techniques associated with complex visual design, specialized fields of illustrating, photography and exhibits. AND Experience forecasting appropriate visual media for projects being represented to the public. AND Experience consulting with officials to determine concepts, visual direction, and transmission of information conveying organization's message.
or
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
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirement. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Graduate Education: Major study - photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position may be qualifying at the GS-11 level.
If using education to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts.
Education
If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
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
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Graduate Education: Major study - photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position may be qualifying at the GS-11 level.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. BASIS OF RATING: The assessments for this job will also measure
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications are based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements.
Your application will be rated in the appropriate numeric value group and ranked according to preference eligibility and non-preference eligibility. Veterans' preference points, as prescribed, are added to each veteran applicant's final numeric value score. All qualified preference eligibles are placed ahead of non-preference eligibles Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Highly Qualified Group ranges from 90-100 points: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Well Qualified Group ranges from 80-89 points: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Qualified Group ranges from 70-79 points: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume must include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed
3. Other supporting documents if applicable: - Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- Other (1)
- Resume
- SF-15
- Transcript
Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. Acceptable documentation may be:
1. A copy of your DD-214 Member-4 Copy, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or visiting their website.
4. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https:// webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm
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/12397606
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/.
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.
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