About the Position: This position is located in the Test Support Division, G6 Directorate, United States Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC), Fort Cavazos Texas and is responsible for providing audiovisual production, photography, digital imaging, printing services, and other services in the visual information mission area. (merit)

Duties

Provide audiovisual information products in support of testing activities conducted by United States Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC). Produce printed products such as signage, maps, charts, and graphics in support of test team operations and activities. Perform field photography and video recording in direct support of tests conducted in Continental United States (CONUS) or Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. Deliver quality products to test teams for use in data analysis, test reports, and for Command historical documentation purposes. Develop a comprehensive database of visual information, including in-house generated computer graphics, and subject matter information. Select recording media and determine techniques for optimum documentation of test activities. Use photo and video editing software to correct, enhance, and adjust images and recordings into a unified and coherent product. Manage and maintain inventory of supplies and submit purchase requests to replenish stock.

Requirements

• Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Incumbent will be required to complete training/certification for operating tactical vehicles (HMMVW) access to some locations may be by tactical vehicle only.
• This position requires the incumbent to pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical thereafter.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or specialized experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing digital imaging software for editing and creating photos, videos, and audio products for use in communicating information through visual means in combat camera or related experience capturing still and video imagery to document military equipment or systems, movement of personnel and/or other activities in an operational environment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaComputer SkillsOperations SupportProcess Control Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute e and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmducation for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications

Contacts

• Address SE-W469AA US ARMY TEST EVALUATION CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk