Audiovisual Production Specialist (Audio/Visual Production Officer)

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Learn more about this agency Duties Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the work of writers, actors, narrator, or other speakers, musicians, set designers, recording and sound technician, and motion picture and television cameramen in to order to produce the actions, sounds or visual effects required for the finished production. Plans, organizes, directs, produces, shoots and edits video/audiovisual productions, develops graphics and illustrations, and provides photographic support. Designs and develop audiovisual productions, graphics, and illustrations for national training products and programs in consultation with project managers, supervisors, and instructional designers. Creates graphical elements and illustrations to complement and enhance web-based training and video production. Serves as a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) expert on all matters relating to video/audiovisual products and productions. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:Education:There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.Specialized Experience:You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience taking productions from conception to completion to include: Scriptwriting/re-writing and storyboarding, capturing video, either in the field or the studio, editing the video, with added soundtracks and music, and provide a finished product to the client in various pre-approved formats. Experience and ability to work independently, without supervision, interacting with clients at various levels, obtaining approvals and talent releases, keeping accurate records during production and meeting client requirements. Experience taking group/individual photos and portraits in a studio and photography in an active/live setting (i.e. training demonstration, live demonstrations, etc.) If applicable, Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Education See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. Additional information Special Conditions of Employment Section: Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate. 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. 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.