Visual Information Specialist - Cambridge, United States - US Office of the Secretary of Transportation

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Cambridge, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Duties:


As a Visual Information Specialist, you will:

  • Develop communication strategies in the form of visual information for a variety of organizational and technical projects and coordinating these efforts with the Office of Communication and Knowledge Management and other customers.
  • Conducting research and authentication including copyright and/or license infringement and coordinating with the Office of Chief Counsel.
  • Develop authoritative recommendations and guidelines for carrying out a wide variety of digital and visual communications activities, communication, design practices, graphics consultation, guidance, and production timelines.
  • Define program objectives, divide programs into discrete projects, estimate resource requirements, set priorities, establish work schedules, and approves program plans prepared by the senior staff in the technical divisions.
  • Uses a high level of imagination and ingenuity to ensure that abstract, technical, or sensitive programs are effectively communicated to different audiences.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
  • You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
  • Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
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GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
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PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
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TIME-IN
  • GRADE:Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time in grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
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DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).


Qualifications:


To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.


To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

  • Experience utilizing a variety of graphic design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI), or multimedia presentation software (e.g. Prezi, Keynote) to translate technical data into visual representations.
  • Experience communicating and collaborating with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders and incorporating feedback from multiple sources.

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:

  • Skills utilizing state-of-the-art graphic design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), and multimedia presentation software (Prezi, Keynote) to create complex and detailed graphic products. Expert knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
  • Ability to translate complex data into compelling accurate visual representations; implement data visualization best practices, techniques, and emerging trends; and select appropriate visualization techniques based on data characteristics and audience needs.
  • Ability to effectively communicate to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders; translate technical information into visually engaging and accessible content; and incorporate feedback from multiple sources.


For all types of consideration, 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.


All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information:


FOREIGN EDUCATION must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

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