Visual Information Specialist Job in Chicago, IL

Vacancy No. 25-12591630C-CIX-1084-7T11 Department Internal Revenue Service
Salary $54,728.00 to $105,289.00 Grade 7 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/6/2024 Close Date 11/14/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Chicago, IL


Summary

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Duties

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Criminal Investigation, Cyber and Forensic Services, Trial Illustration

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level:

  • Provides guidance to the customer in regard to the visual display of defined factual data and courtroom evidence in accordance with established rules and guidelines. Provides consultation to customers from various departments within and without the federal court system when ascertaining the general nature of their desired product, anticipating problems, and establishing deadlines. Discusses upcoming court cases with IRS Special Agents, law enforcement personnel from other agencies, and U.S. government attorneys, to determine how best to graphically present evidence to juries. In all cases, the incumbent offers suggestions and influences decisions based on own experience, knowledge, artistic skills, and expertise. Revises materials prior to and during courtroom proceedings to reflect changes to evidence or information as needed and in accordance with permitted rules of evidence and standard techniques and applicable formats both electronically and via other media that may be necessary.
  • Meets with executives, special agents, upper management, attorneys and other professionals on design elements and visual graphic that summarize and display the information or evidence which meet the customer's needs and CI's overall mission/goals. Works within these parameters to formulate ideas and to plan, design and produce visual materials that meet all requirements. Presents completed assignments for use in high-level meetings/conferences, international focus, specialized CI area promotional needs, briefings, press conferences and various additional graphic needs such as internal CI special assignments to meet the overall mission of CI. Creates visuals in support of CI agents' special investigations, covert/discreet surveillance etc.Incorporate established style standards that retain the overall CI brand and organization requirements. Demonstrates how published products in print and other media can be used to optimize quality or enhance communications to stakeholders.
  • Work with other trained technical personnel in a laboratory setting, if trained to do so, by analyzing evidence related to audio, video, or imaging enhancement.
This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National & provide proof of U.S. Citizenship (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen, Form FS-240).
  • Undergo review of prior performance/conduct & an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you're not in compliance, you'll be determined unsuitable for employment at IRS.
  • The position requires the successful candidate to undergo personnel vetting, including a background investigation & enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting results in automated record checks being conducted throughout employment with Treasury. The candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from FBI of criminal matters (e.g. arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, & SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
  • Complete Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability for Federal employment, when requested.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires 2 forms of identification from Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of identity & employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits Department of Treasury & its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) & 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they've been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act may submit a written complaint to Department of Treasury by email at FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, visit: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Obtain & use a Government-issued charge card for business travel.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty & responsibility equivalent to GS-05 grade in Federal service. Specialized experience for the position includes: Experience applying a working knowledge of graphic design and/or print/electronic publishing processes proficiently using current versions of graphical software applications (in both Mac & Windows environments) such as InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator using master pages & style sheets & other software resources to apply design standards elements, including logotype, typesetting fundamentals, & color onto the designs of electronic & print products. Experience using standard graphic design industry tools, e.g., Pantone Matching System, understanding of color theory application, photo libraries to develop products. Experience writing business style correspondence, e.g., writing narratives to explain & defend design proposals/formal presentations, business reports, operation reviews, vendor correspondence, statements of work, developing design briefs & responding to business correspondence inquires.

OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience with 1 year of graduate education in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. OR Superior Academic Achievement is met by having a Bachelor's degree, with 1 of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty & responsibility equivalent to GS-07 grade in Federal service. Specialized experience for the position includes: Experience providing guidance to customers in regard to the visual display of defined factual data in accordance with established rules & guidelines. Experience assisting customers in creating visual designs that meet established goals & fall within accepted timeframes. Experience coordinating with stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement personnel, attorneys) to determine how best to graphically present data. Experience offering suggestions on how to best plan, coordinate & carry out assignments. Experience applying a working knowledge of graphic design and/or print/electronic publishing processes proficiently using current versions of graphical software applications (in both Mac & Windows environments) such as InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator using master pages & style sheets & other software resources to apply design standards elements, including logotype, typesetting fundamentals, & color onto the designs of electronic and/or print products. Experience using standard graphic design industry tools, e.g., Pantone Matching System, understanding of color theory application, photo libraries to develop products. Experience writing business style correspondence, e.g., writing narratives to explain & defend design proposals/formal presentations, business reports, operation reviews, vendor correspondence, statements of work, developing design briefs & responding to business correspondence inquires. Experience meeting with stakeholders on basic design elements & visual graphics that summarize, and display provided information meets the customer's needs. Experience presenting completed assignments for review prior to use in high-level meetings/conferences, international focus, promotional needs, briefings, press conferences and various additional graphic needs such as internal assignments to meet the overall mission. Experience incorporating established style standards that retain the overall requirements for published products in print & other media can be used to optimize quality or enhance communications to stakeholders. Experience working with other trained technical personnel in a laboratory setting.

OR

You may substitute education for specialized experience with: master's or equivalent degree in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position OR 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position from an accredited college or university. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty &responsibility equivalent to GS-09 grade in Federal service. Specialized experience for the position includes: Experience providing guidance to customers regarding the visual display of defined factual data and/or courtroom evidence in accordance with established rules & guidelines. Experience providing consultation to customers from various areas when ascertaining the general nature of their desired product, anticipating problems, & establishing deadlines. Experience determining how best to graphically present material e.g., evidence. Experience offering suggestions & influencing decisions based on experience, knowledge, artistic skills, & expertise. Experience revising materials to reflect changes, e.g., prior to & during courtroom proceeding, briefings for customers, etc., as needed & in accordance with permitted rules of evidence & standard techniques & applicable formats both electronically & via other media. Experience meeting with stakeholders on design elements & visual graphic that summarize & display the information and/or evidence which meet the customer's needs. Experience working within these parameters to formulate ideas & to plan, design & produce visual materials that meet all requirements. Experience presenting completed assignments for use in high-level meetings/conferences, international focus, promotional needs, briefings, press conferences & various additional graphic needs. Experience creating visuals in support of special investigations, covert/discreet surveillance etc. Experience incorporating established style standards that retain the overall organization requirements. Experience demonstrating how published products in print and/or other media can be used to optimize quality or enhance communications to stakeholders. Experience working with other trained technical personnel in a laboratory setting.

OR

**CONTINUED IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION**

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

  • Subject to 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Note: Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b)).
  • If you're male born after December 31, 1959, certify that you've registered with Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill 1 or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
  • The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables are found under Salaries & Wages.
  • This is a Non-Bargaining unit position.
  • Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, Day Shift.
  • Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
  • If a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
  • Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet & sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) & supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. Reminder: If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
  • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment & random drug testing while you occupy the position; a negative result is required.
  • Relocation expenses: NO

**CONTINUED FROM QUALIFICATIONS SECTION, GS-11**

You may substitute education for specialized with: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. OR an LL.M., if related.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience & education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

Federal experience isn't required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for work experience, indicate dates of employment by month/year, & indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

For more information on qualifications refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

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.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Rating: You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Communications and Media
  • Creative Thinking
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Technical Competence


Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of two quality level categories, CAT A/B, CAT C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a rating of category CAT A/B to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

  1. Resume - Your resume MUST contain dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or present). To ensure you receive full credit for relevant experience, include the hours worked per week. We recommend that your resume not exceed 5 pages. If including Federal service experience, you MUST provide the pay plan, series, and grade, i.e., GS-0301-09. If the pay plan, series, and grade are not provided, it may result in an ineligible determination.
    Your resume must NOT include photographs, classified or government sensitive information, social security number (SSN), encrypted/digitally signed documents, or links to social media such as LinkedIn, or other inappropriate material or content. If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application will be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. (Cover letters are optional.) Please view Resume Tips. It is also recommended that your resume not include personal information such as age, gender, religion, race, disability, etc.
  2. Online Application - Questionnaire
  3. Education - See Education Section above
  4. Registration/License (if applicable) - active, current registration/license
  5. Veterans' Preference (if applicable) - You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification. The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
    10-point preference eligible - Submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible. For more information on claiming veterans' preference view here.
  6. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) (if applicable) - You MUST submit the required documentation as outlined at: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). If you are an IRS CTAP eligible, you can apply for jobs within and outside the commuting area. If you are a Treasury CTAP eligible can apply for jobs within the commuting area.
  7. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable) - If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click Interchange Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
  8. High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11/14/2024 and/or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 11/14/2024.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12591630

  • To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
  • You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).
  • To complete, you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/14/2024.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (Welcome | Login.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: Welcome | Login.gov . All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. 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/.

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Next steps

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Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


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