AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST with Security Clearance - Fort Liberty, NC, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties Responsible for all post-production processes associated with data acquired by the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD), including videography, i.e.

, assembling, adjusting and enhancing the audio and visual elements to produce a finished product
In test data production this is done electronically by arranging video segments in the desired sequence and overlaying soundtracks and visual effects
Use a variety of computerized equipment such as video switchers, non-linear video editors, character generators and digital optics generators to assemble video material and create a variety of special effects
Edits, archives, formats, and documents test images
Plans, produces and presents multi-media and multi-image programmed presentations wherein slides, videos, and special sound effects, are integrated into a consistently repeatable product
Responsible for capturing images to be used by the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD), including videography, i.e., assembling, adjusting and enhancing the audio and visual elements to produce a finished product
Performs photography at internal award ceremonies, equipment displays, aircraft in flight, story sequence, test sites and activities, equipment damage, and historical photographs
Operates video equipment to produce documentary video for briefings and test video documentaries
Installs and operates instrumentation type cameras for airborne and special applications
Recommends locations for cameras, and advises on requirements for unique mounts (to include aircraft and other data collection systems
Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid military driver's license to operate motor vehicles and related equipment.
• Pass a periodic Class III flying duty medical evaluation (FDME).
• Pass and maintain the requirements for the USAF Physiological Training Program.
• TDY up to 10% may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• A one year probationary period may be required

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 Civilian Employees of the Organization
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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
GS 09


ELIGIBLE:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes; 1.) Assisting with the production of multimedia and audiovisual materials; 2.) Operating audio-visual computer editing software; and 3.) Managing video and audio equipment used in audiovisual production
OR I have successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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 Motion Picture Production
(Note:
You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years
I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) 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.) OR My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements
GS 11


ELIGIBLE:

One year of specialized experience which includes: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Experience in producing multi-media and audiovisual products, digital video, digital still, and computer graphics; 2) Experience capturing still photos and video of objects in motion (e.

g
aircraft) using digital and state of the art camera systems as well as produce a final product using non-linear video editing software such as the AVID system or other non-linear editing systems such as Adobe, Black Magic, and Grass Valley; 3) Experience providing aerial, ground to ground, air to ground, ground-to air and air- to air image documentation
OR 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 do the work of the position, such as:
photography, radio or television production, motionpicture production
(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 of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12
Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18
Add the two percentages
OR 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 Media
• Design and Development Engineering
• Production and Processing
• Technical Reviews GS 09 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-07)

GS 11 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

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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 ducation for experience
For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S
Department of Education websites at - Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S

Citizenship.

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) 22 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Benefits Help A career with the U.S

government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designe