Visual Information Specialist

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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the Senior VTC Technician, responsible for the day-to-day responsibility in the efficient and effective usage and management of the VTC capabilities for Headquarters Air Mobility Command (HQ AMC) and its subordinate directorates, divisions, and branches.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1084 series.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge of Video Teleconference and Presentation systems to include operations, applications, and theories, with proficiency in presentation software packages that runs computer generated briefings. Performs introductory and intermediate user training for customers using video teleconference equipment, planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other artwork, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means. Knowledge of new electronic/computerized conference room equipment including Video Teleconference and their capabilities. Skill in understanding consulting and planning the appropriate projection systems needed to provide support to customers from various organizations.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. with a major study in or related fields in commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication. (must provide copy of transcripts).
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have a combination of qualifying specialized experience and education that when combined total at least 100 percent (must provide copy of transcripts).
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Thorough knowledge of Video Teleconference and Presentation systems to include operations, applications, and theories, with proficiency in presentation software packages that runs computer generated briefings. Performs introductory and intermediate user training for customers using video teleconference equipment.
2. Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
3. General knowledge of new electronic/computerized conference room equipment including Video Teleconference and their capabilities. Skill in understanding consulting and planning the appropriate projection systems needed to provide support to customers from various organizations.
4. Knowledge of standardized telecommunications approaches, methods, and techniques.
5. Ability to communicate and explain limitations, procedures, and techniques for Video Teleconference Facilitation and presentation procedures to include demonstrations when required and to develop effective working relationships with coworkers and customers.
6. Ability to communicate ideas concerning visual media while exercising tact and diplomacy, especially working with high-ranking officers and distinguished visitors daily.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: FULL_TIME