Audiovisual Production Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain positions in the Federal Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a key Videographer for the Visual Information Services Division (VISD), Directorate of Information Management, Garrison Detroit Arsenal, which provides services in direct support of installation tenant agencies and the VISD National Exhibits program. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Obtain and maintain Tier 1 investigation status for the duration of employment. One-year term probationary period required unless already served. Must be able to lift 35 lbs. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Individual Occupational Requirements Education and Experience Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. (Note: Must provide transcripts.) Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. (Note: Must provide transcripts.) OR Specialized Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a 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. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (Note: Must provide transcripts.) or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (Note: Must provide transcripts.) or LL.M., if related. (Note: Must provide transcripts.) In addition to the education and experience requirements above: You must have one-year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or pay band equivalent related to the position being filled to include: 1.Experience using a wide range of specialize video production and digital imaging equipment, techniques and processes to produce audiovisual products; 2. Experience in understanding objectives and operations involved in subject matter areas such as: installation maintenance; engineering; quality assurance; hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal; intelligence and security; or accident and investigation; AND 3. Assist in the planning and producing digital videotapes and still photography including live and special events. One year of specialized experience is at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional information Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a Career Field 22 position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and Relocation incentives may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. Read more 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 window Learn 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.