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Position Title
Visual Information Specialist
Agency
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Announcement Number
DAL-OPA-10727802-DEU-JZ Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 20, 2020 to Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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. 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
  • your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy
  • the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. 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 higher than the grade level of the vacancy
  • the promotion potential (full performance level) of the position you are being separated from is equal to or higher than the promotion potential of the vacancy, and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
The following question will be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum basic requirements for the Visual Information Occupational Series. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements and qualifying experience. (limit characters)
1. OCCUPATIONAL SERIES QUALIFICATION: Which of the following statements best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the basic requirements for Visual Information Specialist position? (limit characters)
The following questions will be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements. (limit characters)
2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-12: In addition to the Occupational Series Requirement, which of the following statements best describes your experience to qualify for the GS-12 position? (limit characters)
3. If you chose response A in the previous question, please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates this experience. If you chose response B, indicate "not applicable." (limit 250 characters)
4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-13: In addition to the Occupational Series Requirement, which of the following statements best describes your experience to qualify for the GS-13 position? (limit characters)
5. If you chose response A in the previous question, please provide the position title and dates of employment referenced in your resume that demonstrates this experience. If you chose response B, indicate "not applicable." (limit 250 characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Plan the effective use of color and design elements in enhancing presentation of all visual presentation materials.
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7. Perform desktop publishing, multi-media projects and Web graphic design.
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8. Use computer hardware and software to develop, design, and produce visual materials in support of the investigative and protective missions of a law enforcement organization.
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9. Working from scripts, ideas or project themes, determine the best means to communicate desired information.
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10. Make recommendation to modify text for proper synthesis of text and for projects.
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11. Communicate the visual requirements of projects to others providing materials pertinent to job project development
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12. Plan, develop and supervise the production/completion of final product as needed or requested by client.
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13. Provide team members advice on work methods, developing ongoing designs, concepts or visual styles for publications, exhibits, or presentation materials.
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14. Design and resolve complex, critical problems and develop new approaches to create a wide variety of visual products that could be relied upon by criminal investigative activity, and that directly impacts the ability of law enforcement organizations using graphic design services to successfully apprehend and prosecute criminals.
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15. Plan original visual treatments of printed publications, exhibits, or. the visual aspect of oral presentation.
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16. Determine appropriate placement of visual information and the impact material should have on overall presentation of projects.
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17. Manage various projects with changing priorities and short deadlines.
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18. Conceive, select, design and oversee production of presentation materials to include multi-page brochures and pamphlets, books, posters, slides, charts, photos, etc.
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19. Execute final production of project and keep clients informed of any substantial modifications.
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20. Ensure compliance with agency or organization branding guidelines and other directives governing publishing practices.
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21. Translate subject matter ideas and information into unprecedented visual products and decide what aspects of the subject matter will be depicted and emphasized, as well as how each will be depicted.
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