- Position Title
- Visual Information Specialist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 21-RES-11234697-DP-IC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 21, 2021 to Monday, October 4, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Visual Information Specialist position with the USDA Forest Service.
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. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Basic Requirements for Visual Information Specialist series (1084)
1.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the BASIC Requirements for this Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-9/11 position. Please select only one response. Please select only one response. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the specialized experience and/or graduate level education needed to qualify for the GS-09 level of this position.
2.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for the GS-09 level of this Visual Information Specialist position. Please select only one response. Transcripts must be provided with your application to validate that you meet the degree/coursework requirements. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this GS-11 position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Use standard publication software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, to prepare publications for printing via offset lithography, digital press, and online distribution.
4.
Select, plan, and develop appropriate media to communicate technical information including scientific and engineering concepts
5.
Translate information into original visual information products when there are no established formats, visual models, or samples.
6.
Make decisions on design matters as size, layout, kind and quality of materials, medium, color schemes, typography, lighting effects, specific visual elements or materials to be incorporated, or reproduction methods.
7.
Format communication products such as online publications to be accessible to people with disabilities (section 508 compliance).
8.
Maintain a database of visual information, including in-house generated computer graphics, and subject matter information.
9.
Research and incorporate current developments in the visual information field to maximize the quality, efficiency, speed, and cost effectiveness of visual information creation, automation, and transfer to viable end products .
10.
Interview clients regarding project objectives, target audience, and relative importance of each piece of information.
11.
Coordinate work efforts with others working toward mutual goals.
12.
Evaluate completed work in terms of effectiveness in meeting the overall objectives.
13.
Coordinate work efforts with individuals who are working toward mutual goals.
14.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).