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This is a full-time position with the Curator's Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Monday, 03/27/2017, 11:59 PM EST
03/13/2017 to 03/27/2017
$54,972 - $86,460 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
11
No
SCOTUS-10006364-CO
465719700
Provides photographic services as required to document the continuing history of the Supreme Court as an institution as well as the people who work at the Court, the architecture of the Supreme Court Building, and the historic objects and artwork in the Court's Collection. The Photographer must be a well-trained professional who can use technical proficiency and artistry to produce original images that meet a variety of needs. The incumbent must have extensive knowledge of, and proficiency in, all aspects of photography and digital image management. As part of these duties, the Photographer must keep informed about the latest equipment and techniques for creating, storing, and processing images in digital as well as traditional formats. A major component of this position is managing public access to the Court's Photograph Collections. In this capacity, the Photographer processes an average of 400 photograph orders each year. Some flexibility of hours is required because of evening and weekend events.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmarTrip transit subsidy.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
The following documents are required:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must also complete, print, and sign the OF-306 form, then upload it along with your resume and cover letter. These three documents, the link to your portfolio, and the completion of the online questionnaire, are required and must be received by the closing date, 03/27/2017, in order to be considered. Please submit only these required documents.
Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.
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