AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, executing, directing, editing, and producing visual information products designed to communicate the Agency's vision, goals, values and objectives to a variety of audiences-both internal and external.

Duties

As a AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST at the GS-1071-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Produces Agency Media Projects: Serves as a video production Specialist and photographer responsible for planning, scripting, shooting, editing, and distributing agency videos, training materials, newscasts, and photos. Supports Joint and Federal Partners: Prepares and delivers high-quality visual products for DTRA, the Department of Defense, and other federal, state, or international organizations to support overall mission objectives. Develops Scripts and Media Treatments: Partners with scriptwriters, customers, and technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to write and modify scripts and design visual layouts that meet project goals within budget limits. Manages Project Budgets and Resources: Calculates production costs and submits project budgets to the division chief for approval; coordinates the selection of talent, narrators, production crews, and specialized equipment. Coordinates Schedules and Workflows: Holds client meetings to outline the production process, schedules crews, and directs rehearsals, staging, and lighting to keep projects running on time and within budget. Documents Field Exercises and VIP Visits: Travels independently to capture photos and videos of global CBRN defense exercises and congressional visits, coordinating on-site with military, federal, and emergency response officials. Operates Equipment and Tracks Metrics: Selects, operates, and secures cameras, lighting, and editing systems; maintains accurate project records and equipment logs to support mandatory DoW reporting.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Planning end-to-end multimedia projects, with an emphasis on documentary-style storytelling and formal event coverage (e.g., speeches and award ceremonies). Operating professional gear including digital video cameras, still cameras, specialized lighting arrays, and multi-channel audio capture systems, to meet technical requirements in dynamic or semi-controlled field and studio environments. Utilizing digital post-production software (examples include software like, Adobe Creative Cloud suite: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, and Final Cut Pro) to perform photo and video editing and/or audio mixing. Utilizing motion-graphic software programs (such as After Effects and utilizing custom and/or template graphics to elevate text, effects, and/or animations). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. REQUIRED WORK SAMPLE PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION: To be considered for this position, you must submit an Audiovisual Work Sample Portfolio. The portfolio must demonstrate your professional proficiency in at least two of the following specialized domains: Event Video Coverage (e.g., live-action multi-cam, conferences, ceremonies), Non-Fiction Documentary Storytelling, Motion Graphics, or Photojournalism-Style Photography. We also accept MP4, MOV, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. WARNING: Failure to submit this portfolio in the required format by the closing date of this announcement will result in an automatic determination of "Incomplete Application," and you will receive no further consideration for this vacancy. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series. A. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR B. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. *NOTE: If using your education to meet the IOR for the series, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education