Photographer

Summary Serves as the lead photographer for the Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Public Affairs (OPA) and manages all Departmental photographic services providing professional level portrait, editorial and event photography. Performs a variety of duties related to the operation and maintenance of a technical photographic facility for still, copy, graphics camera work, color and black and white digital photography. Performs photography assignments at government and private-sector facilities. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Photographer, you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list: Responsible for the systematic classification, organization, preservation, and lifecycle management of permanent photographic records in accordance with agency records schedules and federal records management statutes. Perform complex photography assignments nationwide at government and private-sector facilities. Apply advanced techniques and comprehensive knowledge of photographic technology; solves technical problems by adapting, modifying, and devising equipment and methods. Utilize computerized editing and standard editing techniques to provide complete photographic production services. Plan and perform all duties involved in the formulation, execution, and arrangement for the writing of multimedia scenarios and storyboards. Analyze customer requirements, selects and devises effective methods of approach, objectives to be achieved, target audience, availability of resources, cost-efficient budgets and milestones for completion. Classify, organize, preserve, and manage photographic records per agency schedules and federal laws. Maintain storage, backup, and digital preservation to ensure integrity and authenticity. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be at least 16 years old. Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met. Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level. Qualifications All applicants are required to submit a resume with your application. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list month/year to month/year or month/year to present and the number of hours worked per week for each period of employment/experience listed in your resume. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants must meet the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience to qualify for this position, as described below. Basic Requirements: Experience in operating standard and specialized camera and film processing equipment related to the position to be filled. Unpaid experience that is pertinent should be credited based upon its relevance to the work of the particular position to be filled. Candidates must have an online sample of their work with a clear indication of their production role to be considered for this position. Examples of Organization web pages, social media, YouTube or Vimeo are all acceptable and/or the URL/web address. NOTE: You must include a work sample when submitting your application. Upload the URL/web address as a separate document, not as part of your resume. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Applying a wide range of principles, practices, methods, and techniques for communicating information through photography. Experience in all phases of photography production and editing and skill in modifying or adapting standard practices and procedures. Efficiently planning and carrying out all phases of photography assignments by resolving challenges that arise with clients and other production personnel on technical and artistic issues. Education There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional information Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION This position is inside the Local 12 AFGE bargaining unit. For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click for more information on Pay, Leave, and Workforce Flexibilities. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the : Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-In%E2%80%A6). Expand Hide  additional information 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 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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