Audio Visual Production Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in El Paso is seeking an Audiovisual Production Specialist to manage comprehensive media projects. Responsibilities include directing video productions, producing graphics, and overseeing equipment operations to deliver high-quality programs.

The role starts at GS-12, with salary ranges from $89,508 to $116,362, according to the federal pay scale. A rigorous background check and public service requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Specialized audiovisual production skills including video, photography, and graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media production projects across audio, video, and graphics.
• Direct set lighting, shots, and camera movement for productions.
• Edit videotapes and media, create graphics, and prepare final programs.

Skills

Audio Visual

Video editing

Graphic design

Social media

Tools

Video cameras

Editing software

Audio equipment

Job description

Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, El Paso Sector, Law Enforcement Operational Programs. The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement.

Duties

This position supports agency informational and messaging media productions projects. This position starts at a salary of $89,508.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $116,362.00 (GS-12, Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. The Audiovisual Production Specialist is responsible for program oversight for all facets of media production projects including audio, video, photography, graphic design, and the management and operation of required equipment essential to the position. Duties and responsibilities include: Serving as an authoritative technical advisor and resource to Audio Visual Production Specialists in medium sectors. Directing video productions in a large sector to include designing sets and lighting, conceiving visuals, selecting music and sound effects, selecting and directing cameras and movement during taping, editing video tapings, etc. Providing assistance in script preparation, creating electronic graphics to enhance presentation, edit videotapes for roll in and review, evaluate and edit finished programs. Creating and maintaining existing database of video imagery used for distribution as B-Roll to media outlets. Providing technical assistance and/or training to staff in a large sector in using the audio/visual equipment.

Requiremennts

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.

Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC. For local chapter contact information see https://bpunion.org/#.

Qualifications

Required Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 grade level you must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Using high quality audio, visual, and photography production equipment; using appropriate software and hardware operating systems in the field of graphic design, audio, video, film, photography and multimedia equipment. Producing, editing, and executing audiovisual productions, editorial judgement, video transcoding, audio adjustment, and color correction for a final desired product. Explaining conceptual ideas using original thought where there is an established time limit for deliberation, consultation, and evaluation to present a well-considered productions. Leveraging social media tools, trends, and applications to convey important and relevant information to the appropriate audiences. Develop and manage social media content and monitor social media trends, analytics, and audience engagement metrics. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Education Substitution: Not available 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. You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 09/22/2026. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Please upload your resume under the "Resume" document type. Any other relevant supporting documents should be uploaded under their appropriate document types as mentioned above. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Do not submit documents as a PDF Portfolios. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about.

• 213.3102(u)
• 315.707.

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