Visual Information Specialist

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command

North Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 109,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command in North Chicago, IL conducts this Direct Hire Authority recruitment for a Visual Information Specialist. The role develops multimedia products to communicate command messages and supports the design and editing of online information resources.

The position requires specialized experience or advanced education in visual communications, including graphic design, video, and production. It offers a full-time permanent appointment and federal benefits.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience creating multimedia products to communicate information and command messages.
Experience using state-of-the-art computer graphics software to produce visual information products.
Experience contributing to the design and editing of an Internet homepage.
Experience reviewing cost of developing visual information products for cost effectiveness.
Experience using design software to create products across video, photo, and graphic design.

Skills

Multimedia production

Graphic design

Web page design/editing

Cost analysis for visual information

Video production

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Hiring Agency: U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage and Critical Need to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This will be a full-time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

As a Visual Information Specialist, you will:

Requirements & Education

CONTINUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11 Qualifications: Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled including: Creating a variety of muti media products to effectively communicate information and command messages; Utilizing state of the art computer graphics software to produce visual information products; Contributing to the design and editing of an Internet homepage; Reviewing cost of developing visual information products to ensure cost effectiveness; Using design software to create products across several elements of visual arts, such as video, photo, graphic design, physical production.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: commercial art, fine arts, photography, visual communication, or other fields directly related to the position.

(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.

Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. They should equal 100.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ In order to qualify for this position, based on your education, education substitution, or combination of education and experience, you must have either completed the education requirement, or will complete this requirement within thirty (30) days from the closing date of this announcement.

If you will not complete this requirement within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement, you will be rated as Not Qualified for this position. You must provide appropriate documentation to reflect when you will meet the education requirement.

Appropriate documentation includes: (1) Resume indicating your projected completion/graduation date; OR (2) Transcripts indicating your projected completion/graduation date; OR (3) A letter signed by the institution's registrar indicating your projected completion/graduation date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $56409 – $108533/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.