Visual Information Specialist (Training Design)

Summary

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Duties

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• Provides direct live support for distance learning, both online platforms and in state-of-the-art production studios.
• Designs course materials for virtual delivery platform, traditional classroom, and computer-based training (CBT), adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Integrates advanced knowledge of design principles and adult learning theory with programming and multimedia skills to create functional, cohesive training products.
• Utilizes software skills including course authoring and video production software along with graphics software, both vector and raster, to create visually appealing and effective products.
• Transforms spoken or written descriptions of items, processes, issues, or events into visual representations without the benefit of existing pictures, models, or diagrams.
• Coordinates with Information Technology (IT) personnel to resolve information systems issues.
  
  

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
  
  

Qualifications

To qualify for a Visual Information Specialist (Training Design), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to
  
  

successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12

level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under

other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements

including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable

Specialized Experience Includes

• Developing and delivering accessible digital training solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring effective knowledge transfer through engaging course materials designed for virtual platforms, instructor-led sessions, and computer-based training (CBT).
• Utilizing course authoring and video production software to create compelling learning experiences, grounded in instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Evaluating training program outcomes to optimize future development and maximize learning effectiveness
  
  

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.

To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate experience such as: Developing and producing visual information projects; Utilizing instructional methods such as teaching, training, research, making presentations, and testing; Developing or applying technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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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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