This position is part of the Office of Facilities and Administrative Services. The incumbent will be responsible for providing audiovisual support for meetings, events, award ceremonies, cultural observances, training, press conferences, for departmental bureaus, offices, Secretary's Immediate Office, White House, other federal agencies, non-profit organizations and the private sector.

Duties

Performs assignments coordinating requirements and operating audiovisual equipment for meetings, events and video conferencing. Coordinates and plans production activities, identifies, and assembles required multi-media and/or audiovisual equipment. Knowledge and technical skills required within areas of audiovisual and multi-media production (pre-production/production/post-production), live events, meeting support, studio productions, video conference operations, webinars, and video streaming. Assembles and executes set designs and production activities, including: setting up and operating cameras, installing, testing, and setting of audiovisual equipment. Test and monitors audio and video levels for control and quality of recordings. Works with other support personnel and specialized equipment including setup, testing and operation of public address systems, video conferencing equipment, video switchers and cameras, audio recording, and phone interface. Performs pre-production, production, and post-production activities, to include operating equipment and recording audio and video for archiving and reference and/or non-linear video editing.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. At the GS-10 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: basic knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques for all phases of audiovisual productions and editing from inception to completion; fundamental understanding of the latest technical broadcast standards and techniques, including all phases of the audiovisual productions to advise, direct, edit and produce recordings for meetings and conferences; seeks guidance from Team Leader to resolve complex problems; demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing; OR B. 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 C. A Combination of education and experience as list above. At the GS-11 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: an advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques for all phases of audiovisual productions and editing from inception to completion; In depth knowledge of the latest technical broadcast standards and techniques, including all phases of the audiovisual productions to advise, direct, edit and produce recordings for meetings and conferences; experience providing professional guidance to resolve complex problems; demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing; OR B. 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 C. A Combination of education and experience as list above.. At the GS-12 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes but is not limited to: expert knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques for all phases of audiovisual productions and editing from inception to completion; expert knowledge of the latest technical broadcast standards and techniques, including all phases of the audiovisual productions to advise, direct, edit and produce recordings for conferences; ability to interpret, analyze and specify broad policy guidance; provides professional guidance to resolve complex problems; demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Office of Facilities and Administrative Services 1849 C. Street NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Michael Robie
• Phone: 303-969-7246
• Email: [email protected]