- Position Title
- Seasonal Visual Information Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- AK-1537-BELA-25-12716628-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 to Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
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.
4.
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:
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.
- 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.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position at the National Park Service. Please answer all questions below honestly and to the best of your ability. Ensure your application package supports all responses and includes all required documents. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration.
1.
Please select the response below that best reflects how you meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirement for this position. Your resume and transcripts must reflect the answer you choose, or you will not be considered for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Produce complex design products, such as publications, maps, signs, and/or exhibits using Adobe Creative Suite software that contribute to satisfactory and safe visitor experiences.
3.
Plan, conceptualize, and produce complex multi-media programs in a variety of ways to achieve interpretive goals.
4.
With guidance and assistance, plan, and produce complex multi-media programs in a variety of ways to achieve interpretive goals.
5.
Apply knowledge of the principles of interpretation to all products.
6.
Apply knowledge of audiences and appropriate interpretive techniques to determine the best genre for messages.
7.
Search for and extract relevant information from files, documents, reports, publications, recordings, or other materials to support development of written, oral and digital media.
8.
Organize, maintain, and expand a website and app that contain many diverse, but related individual pages.
9.
Assist with organizing, maintaining, and expanding a website and app that contain many diverse, but related individual pages.
10.
Create effective crossover content for web and app.
11.
Use knowledge of accessibility design standards to ensure web and non-web products meet compliance standards.
12.
Utilize Content Management Systems to effectively communicate messages appropriate for the web.
13.
Apply knowledge of federal laws and agency policies related to accessibility standards in the production of web content and digital communications.
14.
Demonstrate proficiency in the following industry standard products: Adobe Creative Suite, DSLR camera and applicable lenses, MS Teams and Zoom audio, wireless lavaliers and other microphones.
15.
Ability to fully navigate and utilize social media websites including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr to achieve professional interpretive objectives.
16.
Use industry standards for emerging technologies to advise purchases and maintain equipment and software.
17.
Identify and fix problems with multi-media equipment and software.
18.
Plan and carry out producing products and solve technical problems independently.
19.
Communicate effectively using social media and other emerging technologies.
20.
Write interpretive text for a variety of products according to Interpretive Standards.
21.
Write communication plans and public outreach materials.
22.
Write and implement ADA-prescribed audio descriptions for visual media products.
23.
Write articles and interpretive media content, matching content with appropriate media to connect messaging with intended audience.
24.
Follows editorial guidelines and Plain Language in writing text.
25.
Articulate the interpretive value of emerging technologies and train others to utilize them appropriately to accomplish interpretive goals.
26.
Work on a team to create short and long-term strategic plans for implementing emerging technologies to accomplish park goals.
27.
Participate productively in a variety of workgroups and disciplines to plan and implement multi-media solutions.
28.
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 C.F.R. 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.