Visual Information Specialist

Visual Information Specialist

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The Visual Information Specialist supports public outreach through multi-media projects by providing the visual aspects (such as photographs, illustrations, diagrams, graphs, models) and communicating by means of printed material, exhibits, oral presentations, video recordings, and web-based products.

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

DUTIES:
Following established guidelines, plans the visual aspects of printed materials such as books, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, posters, handouts, activity schedules, bulletins, technical reports, trip planners, periodicals, and other similar material which is produced by a printing process.

Prepares audio-visual presentations generally for online consumption. In other situations, uses electronic devices to activate displays or to enable viewers to access information by a variety of electronic means. Assists in creating special effects using special lighting, video displays, narration, music, and sound effects.

Assists and supports context maintenance and development of web pages and social media sites. Follows established policy, protocols, and best practices for social media and website development and maintenance.

Using digital images, video, and graphics created electronically, maintains the Media Project components of the park website or applications on smart phones and other portable devices.

Maintains a digital image collection (photographs, video, static and live-streaming web cameras) and provides responses to inquiries for images and/or access.

The following park locations are included in this announcement. See information below for the Term appointment period, park location and information, and applicable salary.

1 vacancy at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Republic, MO. Term NTE 2 years. Salary $49,025-$63,733. No government housing; uniform and driver's license required.

1 vacancy at Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox, AZ also provides service to Coronado National Memorial and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Term NTE 2 years, Salary $49,906-$64,879. Possible government housing; uniform and driver's license required.

1 vacancy at Crater Lake National Park in Crater Lake, OR. Term NTE 4 years, Salary $49,025-$63,733. Possible government housing; no uniform required; driver's license required. Possible relocation expense reimbursement.

1 vacancy at National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. Term NTE 2 years. Salary $55,924-$72,703. No government housing, uniform required, driver's license incidental, covered bargaining unit position. Anticipated start date is January 2025.

1 vacancy at Booker T. Washington National Monument in Hardy, VA also provides service to Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Park. Term NTE 2 years, Salary $49,906-$63,733. Possible government housing, no uniform required, driver's license required, covered bargaining unit position.

See vacancy posting for full requirements: USAJOBS - Job Announcement