Visual Information Specialist (Multimedia)

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level.). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience: GS-12 Advising on the conceptualization, planning and execution of original artwork and designs for graphics, illustrations, and/or other visual products for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Providing guidance on the look and feel of an organization’s visual communication products. Planning, designing, and producing unique high-profile multimedia products for outreach campaigns, including graphics, illustrations, photographs (including live event and field photos), videos, and animation to communicate an organization’s overall public affairs message. Experience with a wide range of graphic/visual information practices, concepts and principles to coordinate and complete visual information assignments and provide technical advice and recommendations on visual information assignments. Ability to plan unique multimedia projects, translate broad concepts to design original artwork, and implement the most effective methods of communicating the objectives and goals into visual information. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This position is located in the Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education (OPACE). The primary mission of OPACE is to effectively communicate with the public, media, other Government agencies, and public and internal audiences about food safety issues and FSIS programs and activities. OPACE is responsible for educating the public about safe food handling practices to help reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness. This position is not remote.