- Position Title
- Print and Digital Media Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-HFC-24-12556977IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 7, 2024 to Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Due Weight - Performance
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Print and Digital Media Specialist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Print and Digital Media Specialist position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Print and Digital Media Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below.?Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Design: Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Plan, design, and manage the production of print and digital brochures.
3.
Researches and interprets content in order to evaluate appropriateness for inclusion in a brochure.
4.
Analyzes and graphically conveys biological, geological, architectural, cultural, historical, archeological, or technological ideas.
5.
Makes the initial decisions on such design matters as size, color schemes, typography, specific visual elements incorporated (e.g. photos, illustrations), reproduction methods, or printing techniques.
6.
Through the skillful use of scale, proportion, typography, the inclusion of certain images and their relationships to one another, text placement, and the overall strategic sequencing of content from front to back, clearly and enticingly conveys the story to the reader.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job, works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Locates and determines the suitability and technical quality of original transparencies, digital images, halftones, and reflective art from multiple sources.
8.
Brings completed concepts to the pre-press-ready stage by skillfully building layers for the digital project file that successfully meet industry and office standards for both immediate printing needs and future revisions where the same file is re-used.
9.
Understands and applies principles of Universal Design and accessibility laws, regulations, policies, standards, and best practices including Sections 504 and 508 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
10.
Ensures files created are pre-press ready, archive appropriate, and suitable for submission to the Government Printing Office (GPO) contract printers for the manufacturing processes.
11.
Reviews proofs and digital files for accuracy of color, registration, and electronic integrity.
Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess the needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality product and services.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Provides authoritative advice regarding current industry and NPS media practices, procedures, and standards, including those relating to technical innovations, accessibility, and sustainability.
13.
Recommends innovative approaches to resolve difficult and complex problems.
14.
Ensures proactive communication between all team members.
15.
Facilitates collaborative decisions that allow all team members and stakeholders to have input into solutions that satisfy project needs.
Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Writes contract scope of work statements for illustrations and commissioned photography that ensure interpretive goals and park needs are met and project concerns are addressed.
17.
Reviews all stages of work for aesthetic and technical considerations.
18.
Performs other administrative duties to ensure timely, efficient, cost- effective completion of contracts.
19.
Coordinates projects with multiple disciplines, including in- house planning, design, and production persons.
Verification Statement
20.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.