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The Audiovisual Production Specialist functions within James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics Medical Media department within the Communications & Media Service.
This job is open to
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Duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***
Responsible for production of a wide range of audiovisual products, audio media, and video independently or combination in support of the medical center and other related duties assigned. Production includes, but is not limited to audio media, video production, or audiovisual support. Incumbent develops, coordinates and implements a vast array of multimedia production.
Provides audiovisual support for large conferences and certain special events including JAHVH off station-locations, VA Central Office, VISN 8, VA Regional office, National Cemetery, local disaster agencies, Combined Federal Campaign, and other local federal agencies.
Consultation and assistance to public affairs specialists and educators is an important part of the audiovisual process.
Responsible for adapting to new technology as it is introduced, particularly computer based systems for audio and video production.
Creatively seeks means of improving existing methods and techniques utilizing available equipment and materials, and devises new methods to accomplish assignments of a no routine nature. Assignments include occasional minor changes in tour of duty.
Areas of responsibility will rotate between the Studio, Medical Media Services offices, theaters/auditorium, medical clinics, wards, and various places around the Medical Center and off-site locations requiring A/V support.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, you must meet at least one of the following qualification requirements:
GS-9 Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position (Audiovisual Production Specialist). Specialized experience is working knowledge of equipment and techniques used in a Medical Media department. This includes, but is not limited to: effective use and distribution of resources, head-end design and layout, distribution of video via IP over local area network (LAN), special effects generators, digital video effects generators (DVE), pre and post production equipment, linear and non-linear editing platforms, character generator, lighting techniques, digital video compression and composting, coordinating staff activities, operation of video cameras, computer animation and rendering, composing and directing audio-visual productions, patient photography methods and procedures, Expertise in the management of traditional and digital editing programs such as Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition Audio Editing, Digidesign Protools Systems, Sound Forge Audio Program, Directors Cut Software, Use of 35mm camera digital image capture utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Demonstrate accountability for the maintenance of equipment, Video Teleconferencing Coordinator, Digital manipulation/enhancement of photographic work, computer imaging and graphic illustration in both line-form and vector art. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week.
~OR~
GS-9Education: Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with the major study in photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or another field related to this position (Audiovisual Production Specialist) that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
~OR~
GS-9 Combination of Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for this position. Only graduate education beyond the first year may be used to qualify at this level. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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.
Physical Requirements: Incumbent will complete most work assignments while sitting or standing. Work may involve moving sensitive audiovisual, photographic, and computer equipment from one place to another. Incumbent must have the ability to handle stressful situations. Video distribution scheduling requires the ability to manage organize video running times. Due to related illnesses, patients may become unruly and irritable situations such as this will require the incumbent to think rationally and compassionately. n occasion, incumbent will be required to stand still in tight quarters while operating video or photographic equipment for extended periods of time. Incumbent must be able to shoulder a video camera with record deck weighing approximately thirty pounds (30 lb.). Occasionally the incumbent will be called upon to document situations where a tripod is not available or suited for the specific application. Work is performed in a variety of locations within Medical Center and outlying clinical settings, including but not limited to, Medical Media studio, auditorium, surgical operating room, and pathology/histology and public areas. Incumbent may be requested to travel outside the Medical Center and may involve exposure to hazardous situations requiring special safety precautions, and/or personal protective equipment.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (813) 972-2000.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Candidates who apply under All U.S. Citizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The categories are defined as follows:
Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selec...
The Audiovisual Production Specialist functions within James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics Medical Media department within the Communications & Media Service.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Videos
Duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***
Responsible for production of a wide range of audiovisual products, audio media, and video independently or combination in support of the medical center and other related duties assigned. Production includes, but is not limited to audio media, video production, or audiovisual support. Incumbent develops, coordinates and implements a vast array of multimedia production.
Provides audiovisual support for large conferences and certain special events including JAHVH off station-locations, VA Central Office, VISN 8, VA Regional office, National Cemetery, local disaster agencies, Combined Federal Campaign, and other local federal agencies.
Consultation and assistance to public affairs specialists and educators is an important part of the audiovisual process.
Responsible for adapting to new technology as it is introduced, particularly computer based systems for audio and video production.
Creatively seeks means of improving existing methods and techniques utilizing available equipment and materials, and devises new methods to accomplish assignments of a no routine nature. Assignments include occasional minor changes in tour of duty.
Areas of responsibility will rotate between the Studio, Medical Media Services offices, theaters/auditorium, medical clinics, wards, and various places around the Medical Center and off-site locations requiring A/V support.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, you must meet at least one of the following qualification requirements:
GS-9 Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position (Audiovisual Production Specialist). Specialized experience is working knowledge of equipment and techniques used in a Medical Media department. This includes, but is not limited to: effective use and distribution of resources, head-end design and layout, distribution of video via IP over local area network (LAN), special effects generators, digital video effects generators (DVE), pre and post production equipment, linear and non-linear editing platforms, character generator, lighting techniques, digital video compression and composting, coordinating staff activities, operation of video cameras, computer animation and rendering, composing and directing audio-visual productions, patient photography methods and procedures, Expertise in the management of traditional and digital editing programs such as Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition Audio Editing, Digidesign Protools Systems, Sound Forge Audio Program, Directors Cut Software, Use of 35mm camera digital image capture utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Demonstrate accountability for the maintenance of equipment, Video Teleconferencing Coordinator, Digital manipulation/enhancement of photographic work, computer imaging and graphic illustration in both line-form and vector art. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hour worked per week.
~OR~
GS-9Education: Possess a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with the major study in photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or another field related to this position (Audiovisual Production Specialist) that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
~OR~
GS-9 Combination of Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described above may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for this position. Only graduate education beyond the first year may be used to qualify at this level. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
- Communications and Media
- Public Service Motivation
- Speaking
- Stakeholder Management
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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.
Physical Requirements: Incumbent will complete most work assignments while sitting or standing. Work may involve moving sensitive audiovisual, photographic, and computer equipment from one place to another. Incumbent must have the ability to handle stressful situations. Video distribution scheduling requires the ability to manage organize video running times. Due to related illnesses, patients may become unruly and irritable situations such as this will require the incumbent to think rationally and compassionately. n occasion, incumbent will be required to stand still in tight quarters while operating video or photographic equipment for extended periods of time. Incumbent must be able to shoulder a video camera with record deck weighing approximately thirty pounds (30 lb.). Occasionally the incumbent will be called upon to document situations where a tripod is not available or suited for the specific application. Work is performed in a variety of locations within Medical Center and outlying clinical settings, including but not limited to, Medical Media studio, auditorium, surgical operating room, and pathology/histology and public areas. Incumbent may be requested to travel outside the Medical Center and may involve exposure to hazardous situations requiring special safety precautions, and/or personal protective equipment.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (813) 972-2000.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Candidates who apply under All U.S. Citizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The categories are defined as follows:
- Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
- Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;
- Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.
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