- Position Title
- Visual Information Specialist (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-KAWW-25-12724068-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to Wednesday, April 23, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for a Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. Mark only one response. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For each of the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your responses to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet (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.
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, Canon and Nikon DSLR camera and applicable lenses, 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 NPS 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 in order to connect messaging with intended audience.
24.
Follows NPS 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
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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.