- Position Title
- Audiovisual Production Specialist
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO - OCCO-24-12205438-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 13, 2023 to Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
How did you hear about USPTO Job possibilities? (No Choice Limit)
3.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
4.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the AudioVisual Production Specialist position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide 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.
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GS-11: Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an AuditoVisual Production Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
GS-12: Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an AudioVisual Production Specialist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent in the Federal Service.
For each of the following items, select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided below.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Assists in the development of short and long-form video productions for internal and external audiences.
4.
Optimizes materials, files, images, photographs, etc. for effective use by social media team on various channels including, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
5.
Evaluates organization's digital storage systems on a consistent basis and makes recommendations for improvements.
6.
Produces and processes various digital imagery products using professional digital still cameras and software.
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Recommends new systems equipment, configuration, enhancements, or technological changes that would result in improvements.
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Assures a high degree of effectiveness in creating and managing communications through the use of photographic methods and techniques.
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Performs duties associated with planning, capturing, editing, archiving and distribution of digital photography.
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Oversees the care for and handling of digital and analog photographic materials for an organization, including the chain of custody.
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Provides guidance on the proper photographic emphasis or focus to support the objective of the program.
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Provides expert photographic support in critical projects and achieving creative and strategic objectives.
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Captures high quality photographic images in RAW format and completes photographic process in its entirety following the established Agency photography workflow, including digital asset management, archiving, captioning, tagging, quality control, and delivery.
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Conducts research with customers to achieve creative and strategic objectives.
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Plans and organizes projects, develops cost and time estimates, coordinates with management, and conducts each phase of the project.
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Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for purchasing audiovisual and editing-related equipment and software that is required work effectively and efficiently.
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Evaluates new innovations and ensures compatibility of the latest technological advances.
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Aides in digital project proposals and/or other project-related technical requirements documents for archive and research projects.
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Reviews client requests for degree of difficulty, suitability of work based on determined communications objectives and goals.
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Recommends alternative, cost-effective means of meeting client's photographic support goals.
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Ensures timely completion of routine and special work requirements, as well as conformance to policy; and adheres to work quality standards.
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Follows and provides feedback on needed updates to technical and administrative guidelines and policies.