Summary This position is located in the Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education (OPACE). The primary mission of OPACE is to effectively communicate with the public, media, other Government agencies, and public and internal audiences about food safety issues and FSIS programs and activities. OPACE is responsible for educating the public about safe food handling practices to help reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness. This position is not remote. . Responsibilities Designing layouts for publications, fact sheets, posters, exhibit booths, digital and static billboards, and other visual materials, ensuring that all branding guidelines are followed. Conceptualizing, creating and editing original artwork and designs, detailed illustrations, charts, graphics, animation, and short videos. Using computer systems and software programs to electronically create original visual materials and enhance photo and video images for use on various digital platforms. Advising customers on the technical advantages and disadvantages of various formats, styles, media and methods of reproduction to best meet the objectives of each project. Independently evaluating work projects for proper selection of medium, software, equipment, procedures, and digital imaging techniques. Producing creative graphic design work in conjunction with scientists, veterinarians, administrators, and other staff to create visual materials that convey intended messages to audiences through social media platforms and websites. Taking photographs, including laboratory photos, inspection personnel photos, and live event photographs, for use on various digital platforms. Photographing or filming events, sometimes on short notice. Creating storyboards and scripts, and shooting and editing videos focused on field inspection and consumer food safety education, including very short videos, for use on digital platforms. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level.). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience: GS-13 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which include: Advising on the conceptualization, planning and execution of original artwork and designs for graphics, illustrations, and/or other visual products for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Providing guidance on the look and feel of an organization's visual communication products. Planning, designing, and producing unique high-profile multimedia products for outreach campaigns, including graphics, illustrations, photographs (including live event and field photos), videos, and animation to communicate an organization's overall public affairs message. Experience with a wide range of graphic/visual information practices, concepts and principles to coordinate and complete visual information assignments and provide technical advice and recommendations on visual information assignments. Ability to plan unique multimedia projects, translate broad concepts to design original artwork, and implement the most effective methods of communicating the objectives and goals into visual information. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information This position is not a remote position, and it will not turn into a remote position. The position is telework eligible according to agency policy, which will require working in the office in Washington, D.C. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information. This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location(s). Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDAs TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. To see more information visit CHCO Council. Veterans Policy