Visual Information Specialist (CS)

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience applying expert knowledge of graphic design and/or print/electronic publishing processes proficiently using current versions of graphical software applications (in both Mac and Windows environments) such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator using master pages and style sheets and other software resources to apply design standards elements, including logotype, typesetting fundamentals, and color onto the designs of electronic and print products. Experience using standard graphic design industry tools, e.g., Pantone Matching System, understanding of color theory application, photo libraries to develop products. Experience consulting with and providing guidance in interpreting the needs of the customer regarding visual displays of factual data and/or courtroom evidence in accordance with established rules and guidelines, anticipating problems and establishing deadlines. Experience determining how best to graphically present information, e.g., evidence for upcoming court cases. Experience revising materials to reflect changes to information as needed and in accordance with permitted rules and standard techniques and applicable formats both electronically and via other media. Experience meeting and advising executives, special agents, upper management, attorneys and other professionals on design elements and visual graphic that summarize and display the information and/or evidence which meet the customer’s needs. Experience formulating ideas to plan, design and produce visual materials that meet all requirements. Experience presenting design concepts and presentation techniques for use in high-level meetings/conferences, international focus, specialized promotional needs, briefings, press conferences and various additional graphic needs to meet the overall mission. Experience demonstrating how published products in print and/or other media can be used to optimize quality or enhance communications to stakeholders. Experience working with others in a laboratory setting. Experience providing on-the-job instruction to other illustrators and sharing knowledge in a work setting Qualifying experience may include: Experience overseeing and defining project design, technical and production specifications, developing original concepts by extracting information from a design brief to provide original design solutions and product development. Experience leading strategic design processes, including planning, coordinating, leading creative brainstorming meetings, and preparing/presenting formal design presentations to investigative teams, US Attorneys, upper management and/or executives. Designing, developing, and managing the execution of a wide collection of design products/projects simultaneously such as charts, graphs, interactive presentations, meetings/events/conference materials, posters, single and multiple page print and digital publications, promotional displays. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM’s Qualifications Standards.
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