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Position Title
VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
SWHB18-654730-8904 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 10, 2018 to Monday, August 20, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. 

**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-11 position with the Department of Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Visual Information Specialist work at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Create illustrative assignments using visual guidelines which define the objectives, priorities, and deadlines
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3. Develop graphic material from concept to finished product to meet objectives for assigned projects.
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4. Utilize tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Lightroom or Bridge, to create product designs for assigned projects.
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5. Prepare final designs for printing or electronic reproduction to be furnished to the customer.
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6. Interpret rough sketches and concepts to develop visual products for assigned projects.
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7. Determine appropriate visual method to use on work assignments.
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8. Create custom original artwork to supplement graphics when available recourses are not adequate.
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9. Prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines for assigned design projects.
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10. Arrange for the printing or electronic reproduction of completed design products.
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11. Recommend art media for visual projects based on quality of material, process limitations, expediency of project and costs.
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12. Discuss proposed layouts with client to determine appearance of visual materials.
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13. Mentor lower graded personnel to increase employee knowledge in visual information techniques or methods.
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14. Advise customer on the project development process.
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15. Meet with client to establish goals of visual project.
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16. Consult with customers to discuss purpose and intent of requested design project.
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17. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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