Summary You will serve as an AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST in the Media Production (MP) Department, Video Project Management Division (VPMD), Visual Information Directorate (VID), Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC) of NAVMEDSUP DET BETHESDA MD. Responsibilities You will operate as a member of a specialty team providing various concurrent services related to visual information projects that are primarily completed by the MP Department. You will organize, plan and select video scenes, stock footage, artwork, graphic displays, etc and combine them with on-camera sync, off-screen narration, sound effects, music and titles to produce professional videotape. You will work from a pre-approved scripts and perform off-line editing producing an Edit Decision List (EDL). You will select the appropriate cameras, lenses, reflectors, filters, etc., determine the appropriate angles/shots under the guidance of a director, and test subjects and talents for framing, blocking, reflection, etc. You will design a general program of sound effects to support the program, review the shooting plan and coordinate sound recording, and determine the technical and aesthetic integrity of the recordings. You will advise the director when a re-shoot may be desirable or necessary. You will receive audiovisual production and services requests, process the requests within MP policy, and release forms for talent, project approval sheets and required paperwork. You will perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience with the processes, methodologies, personnel, equipment, and related requirements involved in planning and carrying out the stages necessary to produce audiovisual productions, develop and coordinate production crew and talents schedules and make administrative and logistical arrangements. Experience working with commonly used sources of audio-visual talent and special effects, such as casting lists, music libraries, stock footage, and post­production services, to acquire the elements needed for a completed audiovisual production. Experience using program objectives and directing skills to direct the production activities of a small television production crew and cast. Experience operating video cameras, switchers, character-generators, non-linear computer editing systems, lighting equipment, and remote-controlled cameras. Experience managing the set-up and operation of audio public address equipment. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Audiovisual Production Series 1071 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- photography, radio or television production, motion picture production, or other fields related to the position. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (https://www.ed.gov/). Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.