VISUAL INFO SPEC

This vacancy is for a GS-1084-9, VISUAL INFO SPEC located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG AVIATION TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER ELIZABETH CITY in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina.

You will serve as a VISUAL INFO SPEC and be responsible for the selection, creation, design, development and production of various elements of visual information that produces a complete and finished visual product and/or training aide in support of Aviation Technical Training Center Elizabeth City's resident and non-resident training.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Designs, lays out & prepares a wide variety of general & technical illustrations of aircraft/equipment, engine & major component assemblies, fight controls, instruments, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulic systems & aviation survival equipment by hand or w/ computer apps including vector & raster-based formats Photographs a variety of subject matter including aircraft/equipment, engine and major component assemblies, fight controls, instruments, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulic systems, aviation survival equipment, aerial views, graduating classes and portraits Produces video productions of highly technical content for the training of Aviation "A" and "C" school students and welcome aboard productions for ATTC and local CG commands.

Operates video equipment 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. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position.

Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment. 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.

Or Experience

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

AND To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

Planning the preparation and use of photographs, videos, graphics, illustrations, drawings, and other art work, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means or possess master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.