- Position Title
- Photographer
- Agency
- DHS Headquarters
- Announcement Number
- DE-10632802-20-OPA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 24, 2019 to Thursday, October 31, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
ALL US CITIZENS
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
1.
Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the Qualification Requirements for this Photographer position at the GS 12 grade level.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list A through E following that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability. ATTENTION: For each question below, you must document your skill level in your resume. This means, for example, that if you rate yourself at the expert level (E) for a skill or task, you must document when you have supervised or trained others doing that skill or task. If you rate yourself at the independent level (D), you must show that you did the task as a regular and recurring part of a job. We will verify that you have documented your skills in your resume and your score may be lowered for skills that are not documented.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Meeting with clients to review test plan and procedures and to determine the type of photographic information desired.
3.
Resolving scheduling conflicts and makes any special arrangements required for travel to and from job site, and time of day photography is to be accomplished.
4.
Coordinating with clients prior to the procedures to determine photographic requirements and the equipment and lighting needed to capture the desired images.
5.
Advising on equipment capabilities, best reproduction method, lighting or camera angles, and photographic procedures which can be employed to achieve objective of projects.
6.
Knowledge of latest trends and development in the field of photography and DSLR videography through professional society's conferences, meetings, and the like; and through periodicals, books and other self-development efforts.
7.
Using various digital asset management techniques to maintain an accurate and current library of photographs and other visual representations imagery, including applying industry standards for captioning and keyword taxonomy.
8.
Performing accountability for the security of all issued equipment, supplies, and materials.
9.
Performing operator maintenance of cameras and other photographic equipment up to standard.
10.
Following all safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions as required.
11.
Completing assignments requiring unusually high degrees of detail, critical timing, or critical focus.
12.
Using subject matter knowledge to anticipate the various stages in the procedure and to recognize points of interest.
13.
Exercising extensive artistic ability in selecting scenes/ events that will carry out required photo objectives
Certification of Understanding - Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in your not being considered for this position
14.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position