Visual Information Specialist

Basic Entry Requirements:

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education in a major field of study, including commercial art, fine arts, art history, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position.

OR

• Experience planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other artwork, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means.

Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Examples of specialized experience include:

• Developing and designing a variety of high-quality graphics, digital publications, infographics, branded materials, logos, and other visual communication deliverables based on proficiency in and experience with graphic design principles, best practices, platforms, and branding;
• Managing, executing, and tracking visual communication projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial stages through final deliverables, with minimal supervision and ensuring that deliverables were completed accurately and on time;
• Supporting organizational branding development, adherence, and improvements. Developing branded templates (e.g., PowerPoints, publications) to assist staff in product development;
• Creating or managing a photo/video/graphics library that was easy to navigate, organized efficiently, and updated regularly. Managing licensing and image rights/use.

Technical Qualifications:
Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications:

• Brand Management: Maintaining and improving agency brand guidelines to support name recognition of the organization.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Oral and Written Communication: Able to communicate effectively through the spoken and written word. Uses multiple methods of communication incorporating technology as required.
• Program Planning and Management: Using defined parameters, creates, manages, and executes plans to meet mission goals. Oversees progress of plans and activities, managing all aspects to completion.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Technology Management: Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.