Audiovisual Production Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Communications (OC) Creative Services Group, Division of Multimedia Services.

As an Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-13, you will be part of a team that is involved in a variety of production and post-production functions to produce videotaped and live television programs for training, management communication and public information purposes.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from being considered further.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Collaborating with senior-level officials to develop and produce video and multimedia content for healthcare national programs such as Medicare Open Enrollment, Health Insurance Marketplace initiatives, Medicare Fraud Prevention and national healthcare partner- and provider-facing training materials; AND Delivering brand-aligned communications that translate technical or policy information into digital products compliant with accessibility standards such as Section 508; AND Developing content using video production systems such as the Sony Burano camera system, Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve post-production tools, to produce finished products for distribution and publication on social media platforms; AND Producing communication products or instructional materials for nationwide audiences.

Work Sample: A portfolio of work sample(s) may be requested before a final selection is made.

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.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12904676 Major Duties:

• Plan, organize, and design, original TV/Video productions from informational material supplied by subject matter specialists and clients.
• Provide technical direction to studio staff for the operation of professional television equipment and systems such as broadcast cameras, Camera Control Units (CCUs), teleprompters, studio lighting systems, audio gear and computer technology.
• Lead pre-production meetings, gathering technical and artistic input on effects and processes to enhance the effectiveness of the video product.
• Lead post-production meetings to review and evaluate staff, effects and processes used to assemble, adjust, and enhance the audio and visual elements of a finished product.
• Serve as a consultant and advisor to the Division Director and subject-matter experts, providing important information on (e.g. technical requirements, design, cost estimates, equipment needs, etc.) that will be produced to meet client's needs.