USA Staffing

1.
Do you have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GG-11 level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sectors AND fluency in Russian and English languages that demonstrates ability to perform graphics assignments and read, write, and prepare work assignments in both languages? Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:

Experience with visual reporting or visual content creation in English and Russian languages;
Extensive knowledge of all phases of a life cycle of animated graphics packages from the design concept to the completion of all requested graphic elements for distribution across TV and digital platforms;
Hands-on experience in visual journalism, data visualization, and designing and producing graphics utilizing a wide variety of hardware and software solutions;
Broad experience in filming various news and long-form features with the highest ethical, aesthetic, and technical standards using the latest technology; and
Skill in editing original video footage and adds effects and elements, including sound, to enhance motion graphics for a variety of touchpoints, including TV screens, mobile phones, desktop websites, or social media.

A. Yes

B. No

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

2. Select below your knowledge of all aspects of live and post-production of broadcast operations, including studio control-room operations, live remote productions, and video editing to work with studio directors, videotape editors, and technical staff on the technical requirements of incorporating graphics into a program for production.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

D. I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

E. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

3. Select your level of proficiency in bilingual knowledge of Russian and English languages, with ability to have conversations, prepare material, write, edit and translate in both languages.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Do you have comprehensive knowledge of the principles of 3D animation to design and produce requested graphic elements for distribution across TV and digital platforms?

A. I have knowledge to design and produce 3D animation across TV only.

B. I have knowledge to design and produce 3D animation across digital platforms only.

C. I have knowledge to design and produce 3D animation across digital platforms and TV.

D. None of the above apply.

5. Do you possess the knowledge and hands-on experience in visual journalism, data visualization and designing, and producing graphics utilizing a wide variety of hardware and software solutions?

A. I have knowledge and hands on experience in journalism.

B. I have knowledge and experience in data visualization and designing.

C. I have knowledge and experience in producing graphics.

D. None of the above apply.

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

6. What is your level of knowledge, and ability to apply techniques and various 3D animation software programs in order to work with all aspects of 3D design principles including lighting, camera motion, and key frame animation and to build models, texturize and animate complex 3D scenes, and incorporate these animations into video?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. Do you have comprehensive knowledge of all phases of a life cycle of animated graphics packages from the design concept to completion?

A. Yes

B. No

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

8. Do you have experience with filming for various news and long-form features with the highest ethical, aesthetic and technical standards using the latest technology?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

9. Do you possess comprehensive knowledge or experience with editing original video footage and adding effects and elements, including sound, to enhance motion graphics for variety of touchpoints including TV screens, mobile and desktop websites or social media?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Do you possess the ability to target new audiences by using the skills below?

A. Programming graphics using various filming products to a particular audience.

B. Conceiving and developing fresh new approaches to programming.

C. Producing programs and new formats in an effective and balanced manner.

D. None of the above apply.

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

11. Do you have experience managing and organizing video footage, assets, and project files?

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

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