Audio Visual Production Specialist / Multimedia Production Specialist

Full Job Description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Professional Responsibility, Investigative Operations Division.

See duties section for list of locations and vacancies. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 50 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Reviewing footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product; Organizing and stringing together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of supervisor.

Trimming footage segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect; Editing footage to insert voice overs, subtitles and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.

Selecting and combining the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story; Setting up and operating computer editing systems and apply digital video effects (lighting, staging, filtering, etc.) units to produce a final product.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

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.

You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 04/07/2026.

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.

Background Investigation: U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances.

For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP.

Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S.

Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S.

government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S.

government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Major Duties:

Location: The location is negotiable after selection - applicants must choose one of the following locations: Sierra Vista, Arizona Tucson, Arizona Yuma, Arizona El Centro, California Los Angeles, California San Diego, California San Francisco, California Washington, District of Columbia Miami, Florida Indianapolis, Indiana Bangor, Maine Detroit, Michigan Newark, New Jersey Buffalo, New York Champlain, New York New York, New York San Juan, Puerto Rico Alpine, Texas Brownsville, Texas Del Rio, Texas El Paso, Texas Laredo, Texas McAllen, Texas Bellingham, Washington Seattle, Washington The incumbent of this position serves as an Audiovisual Production Specialist in U.S.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), Investigative Operations Directorate (IOD).

The incumbent is responsible for creating video and multi-media productions used to inform, educate, and instruct OPR employees, stakeholders from other law enforcement agencies and the public of the integrated missions of the OPR IOD.

This position starts at a salary of $106,437.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $138,370.00 (GS-13, Step 10) Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S.

scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.

The major duties for this announcement are listed below but not limited to: Performing multiple roles and serving as a script writer and editor of video productions, as well as collaborating with stakeholders as a team member on assigned special projects.

Managing the final production and ensuring that it adheres to CBP policies and industry standards governing program content and distribution.

Responsible for the preliminary editing of raw video footage and inserting scenes in the proper sequence and the technical quality, post-production processes associated with video program production, and real live virtual presentations (i.e.editing, assembling, adjusting, and enhancing the audio and visual elements to produce a professional production).