Visual Information Specialist

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions. We are a unique inter‑agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges. A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements. Specialized Experience You qualify at the GS-12 grade level if you possess the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: (1) Developing visual information products in support of training and administrative programs. (2) Independently planning and producing visual art and information products and services such as two- and three-dimensional models, computer graphics/animation, print media graphics, and/or multimedia exhibits for a diverse group of clients. (3) Providing expert consultation to clients, senior management and colleagues regarding design and production of multimedia graphics products when establishing production milestones to meet client requirements. (4) Complying with Section 508 copyright requirements and providing consultation to clients when resolving any copyright discrepancies. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to (1) Assisting with the development and/or preparation of visual information products in support of training and administrative programs. (2) Assisting with planning and producing visual art and information products such as computer graphics/animation, print media graphics, and multimedia exhibits for clients. (3) Contributing to the development of production milestones and assisting with recommendations to subject matter experts. (4) Implementing graphic design principles, color theory, illustration techniques, and/or video production processes to meet client needs.; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.; OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to (1) Assisting with the development and preparation of visual information products to support training and administrative programs, under the guidance of senior staff. (2) Participating in planning and producing visual art and information products, including computer graphics/animation, print media graphics, and/or multimedia exhibits, while learning established procedures and techniques. (3) Supporting the development of production milestones and provides input to subject matter experts, with oversight from higher‑level personnel. (4) Applying basic graphic design principles, color theory, illustration techniques, and/or video production processes to meet client needs, while expanding knowledge and skills through on‑the‑job training and feedback.; OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify for the GS-09 level. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Re‑employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. 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