Audiovisual Production Specialist

Full Job Description

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support, Immediate Office of the Executive Assistant Commissioner, located in Washington, DC.

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: Producing and editing audiovisual projects, ensuring alignment with strategic communication objectives and quality standards.

Creating visuals, graphics, and narrative elements, using various platforms and targeting multiple audiences.

Participating in pre-production logistics or other project management activities, including conducting site surveys, developing detailed production schedules, managing budgets, and coordinating talent and crew.

Operating professional audiovisual equipment, including cameras, lighting, sound systems, and editing software, to ensure seamless and high-quality production outcomes.

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.

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement Specialized Experience: Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made.

Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position.

This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled.

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 03/18/2026.

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:

The Audiovisual Production Specialist is a multi-faceted position that requires the incumbent to provide the full range of technical and administrative production to Operation Support's offices/directorates by editing a variety of audiovisual media for production by using established procedures and standard equipment.

This position requires the planning, organizing, and coordinating of all support required for a successful completion of video and graphic projects.

This position starts at a salary of $121,785.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Producing, directing, and managing audiovisual projects from concept to completion.

Designing, editing, and integrating visuals, graphics, and scripts to communicate key messages. Planning and organizing pre-production logistics, including site visits and scheduling.

Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting audiovisual equipment to ensure high-quality production. Training staff and coordinating resources to support efficient project execution.