Visual Information Specialist - Washington, United States - US National Park Service

US National Park Service
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1 month ago

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Description

Duties:


The major duties of the Visual Information Specialist include the following:

  • Responsible for performing a wide variety of visual and audio production services to all park divisions, networks or associations using nationally established guidelines.
  • Coordinates and completes visual information assignments.
  • Examines finished projects to ensure uniformity and consistence with specifications and standards.
  • Designs and display visual communication aspects of speeches, briefings, and training materials through the use of photos, slides, charts, posters, and other appropriate means.
  • Considers cost associated with preparation of visual material and equipment to balance against project objectives.
  • Specifies and decide on placement of text in relation to art, artifacts, etc. and determine fonts and typographical effects to be used.
  • Designs and coordinates the publication of projects and promotions using specialized graphic design software, produce and finalize logos, illustrations, graphs, charts and images.
  • Determine placement of art and images to reflect the intent of publishing materials.
  • Facilitate 508 compliance across the Cultural Resources, Partnerships and Science directorate.
  • Develop online training about creating native 508 compliant documents and converting the backlog of noncompliant documents.

TERM Appointment:


This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition.

Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.


The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last.

This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension.

No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

The following park locations are included in this announcement.

See information for the Term period, salary, and park location below:

Dinosaur National Monument (DINO), Jensen, Utah -TERM NTE: 3 years, - Salary Range $72,553 - $94,317 per year.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (HAFE), Ferry, West Virginia -TERM NTE: 4 years. - Salary Range $72,553 - $94,317 per year.

National Capital Parks - East (NACE), Washington, District of Columbia -TERM NTE: 4 years. - Salary Range $82,764 - $107,590 per year.

George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), McLean, Virginia -TERM NTE: 2 years. - Salary Range - $82,764 - $107,590 per year.

Lowell National Historical Park (LOWE), Lowell, Massachusetts -TERM NTE: 4 years - Salary Range $81,963- $106,549 per year.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
  • Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
  • At DINO, and GWMP, you will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
  • You may be required to work oncall, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
  • You will be required to complete a oneyear trial period.
  • You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
  • Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work parttime during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications:


  • All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement05/20/2024unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
  • Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume
    MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or parttime or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating fulltime). If
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