Visual Information Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO) seeks applicants who meet the United States Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for the Visual Information Specialist position (GS-1084).

Specialized experience includes using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to create visual images for brochures, posters, digital graphics and social media, and translating complex subject matter into accessible designs.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator to create, edit, and develop visual images for internal and external communications.
• Ability to translate complex subject matter into understandable and attractive visual designs.
• Volunteer work and other qualifying experience can count toward federal credit.

Skills

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

OPM Qualifications Standards GS-1084

Job description

The Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO) is responsible for all aspects of the agency's public affairs and communication outreach activities. The office manages the USPTO website, responds to all press inquiries, manages the PTOWeb intranet home page, manages social media content, maintains the agency's visual brand identity, provides graphic design services, provides photographic coverage of agency activities, and produces public-facing video; and maintains a photo archive.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at VISUAL INFORMATION SERIES - GS-1084.

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-11.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other tools to create, edit, and develop visual images for use in a wide variety of internal- and external-facing communications such as brochures, posters, digital graphics, and social media.
• Experience applying knowledge of visual arts methods, techniques, and materials in order to translate complex subject matter into understandable and attractive visual designs.

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.