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The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To produce visual aids, design, produce and/or execute computer-generated graphics, photographically enhanced media, printed material, artwork to communicate visual information to targeted audiences. In addition, responsible for managing teleconferencing systems for both prerecorded and live classroom settings.
The Organizational Location of the Position is: Visual Information, Medical Media Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, TX.
01/12/2024 to 03/20/2024
$65,145 - $84,688 per year
GS 9
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
CAZM-12268554-24-TF
770576400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
This announcement is open to current, permanent, VA employees, current, permanent Federal employees, status candidates, CTAP/ICTAP eligibilies.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 10, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 26, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 01/10/2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply.
Duties include but no limited to:
Responsible for adapting to new technology as it is introduced, particularly based systems for audio video support, video production and broadcasting, photographic media, graphics, and videoconferencing. Provides audiovisual support for large conferences and certain special events off- station. Create visual media for healthcare staff and Veteran Education. Develops, coordinates and implements a vast array of media products. Through consultation and assistance to educators, is an important part of the education process. Creatively seeks means of improving existing methods and techniques utilizing available equipment and materials, and devises new methods to accomplish assignments of a non-routine nature. Assignments include occasional minor changes in tour of duty.
Videoconferencing:
Assumes full responsibility for videoconferencing for specified conference rooms. Performs equipment tests, obtains and verifies IP addresses, determines most favorable lighting and camera angles, projects duplex material (computer presentation and speaker image) simultaneously, trouble shoots and corrects image and audio problems, and provides customers high quality image and clear audio thereby ensuring successful video conferences.
Audio Video:
Serves in an audiovisual production capacity or media production and special projects as designated by his/her supervisor. Prepares and operates audio video equipment in conference rooms. Implements the recording of live presentations and video teleconferences and classroom set-up for live viewing of these conferences. Works with fellow staff members to produce educational video programs utilizing a variety of video production equipment, e.g., cameras, camcorders, advanced video and audio editing and DVD authoring. In both photography and video recordings, demonstrates artistic ability choosing appropriate backgrounds and create physical arrangements to produce aesthetically pleasing renditions with proper use of lighting. Is able to create a mood that is both sympathetic with subject and produces the desired result. Assists clients with instructional design of media productions, e.g., educational objectives, target audience description, script design, formative evaluation, etc.
Graphics Production:
Designs art and copy layout for material to be presented by visual communication media. Confers with requesting individual regarding background information, objectives, presentation approaches, styles, techniques and related production factors. Studies illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of material, product or service. Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and esthetic design concepts. Drafts of finished layout design concept and contacts requester for comment, modification, approval, etc. Formulates basic layout design concept and conducts research to select and secure suitable material. Final products can be for use in publications, exhibits, consultations, and research or teaching activities. Interprets customer information into visual aids by use of computer software and design principals to create print and electronic material. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud software.
Microcomputer-based Photography:
Uses a variety of cameras, photographic media, lighting equipment and related processes to accomplish varied medical/general photographic assignments. Duties include medical/biological documentation including patient and surgical photography, research documentation, evidence photography, copy work, and employee/public relations assignments. Uses microcomputers to create and arrange images and text suitable for publication, reference and/or presentation. Works directly with end users to facilitate their own creation of computer-generated products.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm,
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Audio Visual Presentation Specialist/PD09503A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/10/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12268554.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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