Audiovisual Production Specialist

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the How to Apply section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will under the direction of the Lead Audiovisual Production Specialist install configure operate troubleshoot repair and maintain audiovisual systems throughout the Naval Postgraduate School.
• You will perform installation commissioning preventive maintenance and repair of audiovisual systems including projectors flat panel displays Extron control systems.
• You will repair switchers signal distribution equipment DSPs microphones amplifiers loudspeakers cameras presentation computers and associated infrastructure.
• You will provide customer training and ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies principles and practices in the delivery of customer support services.
• You will provide information and guidance to the administration on up- to- date audiovisual technologies and their capabilities to support instruction.
• You will attend training as requested self trains on current and emerging audiovisual technologies and shares knowledge with co-workers.
• You will provide day-to-day technical leadership and guidance to assigned enlisted audiovisual technicians during the installation operation maintenance and troubleshooting of audiovisual systems.
• You will diagnose and resolve complex hardware software signal flow and network-related audiovisual issues to restore classroom and conference room functionality with minimal disruption to instruction and campus operations.
• You will configure modify troubleshoot and maintain Extron control systems user interfaces and system programming.
• You will monitor and administer enterprise audiovisual systems using Extron Global Viewer Enterprise (GVE) including remote diagnostics equipment monitoring firmware updates system health reporting and device management.
• You will provide technical support for Microsoft Teams collaboration technologies and presentation systems used in instructional and administrative environments.
• You will support live meetings conferences ceremonies and special events requiring professional audiovisual operation and rapid technical troubleshooting.
• You will Install test label and document audiovisual cabling equipment racks and system infrastructure in accordance with established campus standards and industry best practices.
• You will maintain accurate equipment inventories configuration records wiring documentation and maintenance logs.
• You will evaluate new audiovisual technologies and provide technical recommendations to the Lead Audiovisual Production Specialist regarding compatibility lifecycle replacement and system improvements.
• You will provide operational instruction to faculty staff and enlisted personnel on classroom audiovisual systems and presentation technologies while delivering responsive technical support and excellent customer service.
• You will maintain technical proficiency through manufacturer training industry certifications and continuing education on current audiovisual technologies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• See Other Information and Requirements section for additional requirements.
• The work requires physical exertion and recurring lifting of moderately heavy equipment. Long periods of sitting or standing or standing may occur as well walking.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Utilizing a wide range of principles practices methods and techniques in communicating information through audiovisual means; Performing all phases of audiovisual production programming and editing from inception to completion; Developing contract specifications for audiovisual services through competitive contract and acquisition channels.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Desired Knowledge and Skills.

• Extensive experience installing configuring troubleshooting and maintaining professional audiovisual systems.
• Experience with Extron control systems signal distribution switching and enterprise AV management.
• Experience programming and maintaining Extron control systems using Global Configurator and other Extron software.
• Experience administering Extron Global Viewer Enterprise (GVE) for enterprise monitoring diagnostics device management and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams collaboration technologies.
• Experience supporting DSPs microphones amplifiers loudspeakers projectors flat panel displays and presentation computers.
• Working knowledge of HDMI DTP/HDBaseT USB CAT6A and basic IP networking as it relates to audiovisual systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex audiovisual system failures under time-sensitive conditions.
• Experience installing equipment racks cable management systems and structured AV infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret system schematics wiring diagrams signal flow drawings and construction documents.
• Extron Control Professional (ECP) certification is highly desirable.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However if you claim veterans preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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.

Required Experience:

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