VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PROJECT MANAGER)

Duties
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As a VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PROJECT MANAGER) at the GS-1084-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Leads projects and programs throughout all phases of the lifecycle.
• Provides general work instructions and overall priorities and policies and special or urgent work assignments along with normal administrative duties.
• Meets with customers to discuss requirements and projected milestones.
• Identifies resource requirements and coordinates support with other directorate staff and contractor personnel.
• Determines appropriate products or services in conjunction with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Determines short- and/or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
• Coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals and integrate project activities.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITATIONALLY telework eligible
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Understanding visual functions including computer graphics, computer modeling, engineering design, and analyses software, digital photography, graphic illustration, digital editing software and hardware, multimedia production, graphics/exhibits, computer software and hardware;
• Applying methods and techniques of communicating information through visual means and ability to apply the principles of visual design to present subject matter information in a variety of digital forms/formats that will convey the intended message to specific audiences;
• Using qualitative and quantitative techniques to conduct studies/research and recommend solutions for selection/application and production of current and future technologies while ensuring the most cost-effective utilization available;
• Understanding project management processes sufficient to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects.

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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).