Serving as a Audiovisual Production Specialist GS-1071-9/11/12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops (TOPS), Training Management Operations Directorate (TMO), E-Learning and Training Analytics Division (ETA), eLearning and Training Technology Support Branch (ETT), located in Glynco, Georgia.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide substantive assistance to staff and customers by performing a variety of media customer and staff service functions to facilitate their ability to support various component and partner organization missions
Typical duties include:
- Producing and directing complex audiovisual projects, including managing all administrative, logistical, and creative aspects to ensure productions are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with agency policies.
- Designing and developing multimedia and e-learning assets-such as graphics, animations, 3D models, and interactive content-to enhance law enforcement training and organizational communications.
- Leading post-production editing by combining video, audio, graphics, and special effects, delivering professional and cohesive audiovisual products that meet client and organizational objectives.
- Operating and troubleshooting advanced studio and field production equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio systems, and streaming technologies, to support live and recorded events.
- Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and team members to develop production plans, advise on cost-effective techniques, and ensure audiovisual products effectively communicate intended messages.
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- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must successfully pass a background investigation to access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis.
- Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (2N – Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk) security clearance.
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Specialized Experience:
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess the following:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: (1) Producing and directing audiovisual projects using a variety of technologies, (i.e, Adobe Creative Cloud, related Adobe products), within an approved budget. (2) Designing and developing multimedia assets (e.g., 3D models, interactive graphics, immersive technologies) and providing artistic direction for e-learning training. (3) Leading post-production editing efforts, combining scenes, graphics, and soundtracks into cohesive projects, and advising on content continuity and presentation. (4) Providing audiovisual assistance during studio and field productions, to include operating complex equipment, composing scenes, and supporting streaming video and virtual training events in alignment with organizational mission requirements.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following:
- One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties that demonstrates the ability to: (1) Independently operating and troubleshooting audiovisual equipment, including cameras, audio recorders, switchers, and lighting, for both studio and field productions. (2) Editing video and audio content using advanced software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud), incorporating graphics, music, and sound effects to enhance production quality. (3) Providing input on script development, set design, and production scheduling to ensure effective communication of training objectives and messages. (4) Supporting the creation and integration of multimedia assets (e.g., photographs, infographics, animated graphics) for use in training and educational materials.; OR
- A 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; OR
- A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level.
You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following:
- One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties, that demonstrates the ability to: (1) Assisting with the setup and operation of audiovisual equipment during studio and field productions, (e.g., cameras, microphones, lighting) during studio and field productions. (2) Supporting the editing and basic integration of video and audio elements using standard editing software, resulting in timely delivery of clear and engaging audiovisual products. (3) Collaborating with team members to prepare talent, transfer media between formats, and archive audiovisual products, improving production efficiency and ensuring proper storage and retrieval for future use.; OR
- A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; OR
- A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify for the GS-09 level.
All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about
ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.
Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to
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A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized in the amount of 15%.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
This position may be filled at the GS-12, GS-11 or GS-09 grade level. If selection is made at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, promotion to the GS-11 or GS-12 levels may occur without further competition.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion. Work may require walking and standing in conjunction with assignments or travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. The position may be required to travel extensively to physically demanding remote shooting locations, stand for long periods of time, experience recurring bending or stretching, and experience recurring lifting of moderately heavy equipment such as exhibits, lighting, cameras, and/or other audiovisual equipment to/from locations. Driving a vehicle is required.
Work Environment: Work is partially performed in an office or studio setting where no unusual safety precautions are required. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, cooled, and ventilated. The work may require moderate risk of discomfort on some shooting platforms, such as aerial, boat, or moving vehicle scenes, and remote shooting locations (e.g. mountains, desert, arctic, swamp, etc.), and in low light studio environments.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A resume must be no more than two pages.
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, structured resume review and portfolio review.
Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened). Applicants passing the resume review will move on to the next phase of the assessment process.
Portfolio Sample: If you pass the structured resume review, you will be requested to provide a portfolio of your work samples. More instructions to follow. Please be aware that the sample must be authentically written/prepared. Plagiarized material and use of AI tools such as ChatGPT will be grounds for immediate disqualification and removal from further consideration.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If met, we will use multiple assessments to place you in one of three categories based on your education, training, and experience demonstrating the following competencies:
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
- Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
- Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
- Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13013646
Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is notconsidered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on
veterans' preference.
After FLETC completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components and other federal agencies. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
