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VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

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$56,715 - $109,122

per year

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves using advanced tools like scanners and drones to capture real-world scenes, processing the data into 3D models or images, and creating visual products to support Navy projects.

It's ideal for someone with experience in digital imaging and photography who enjoys technical creative work under some supervision.

Candidates at different experience levels (GS-7 to GS-11) can apply, with more advanced roles requiring independent handling of projects.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the previous GS grade (GS-5 for GS-7, GS-7 for GS-9, GS-9 for GS-11) in federal or equivalent service
  • Proficiency in operating reality capture equipment such as handheld scanners or unmanned systems (drones)
  • Skills in post-processing data using established software and techniques
  • Ability to prepare visual information products like 3D models, imagery, or photographic renderings
  • Experience with still photography, video equipment, and digital capture tools in studio or field settings
  • Strong communication skills for planning projects, collaborating with customers, and interpreting needs
  • Knowledge of image modification using advanced software for design, layout, and sequencing

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

For the GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as: applying operational principles to operate reality capture equipment (e.g., handheld scanners) OR unmanned systems for defined projects; performing established post-processing techniques on the collected data; and preparing visual information products like 3D models or imagery to support technical assignments under general supervision.

For the GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as: assisting senior specialists in the operation of reality capture equipment OR unmanned systems; performing routine aspects of data processing using established software and procedures; and organizing digital files and preparing basic visual materials as part of a larger project with frequent oversight.

For the GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as: providing technical support for reality capture OR unmanned systems projects, such as setting up equipment; performing basic, repetitive data handling tasks under direct supervision (e.g., file conversion, labeling, or archiving); and learning the fundamental principles of data collection and digital imaging workflows.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/visual-information-series-1084/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

  • You will present realistic photographic renderings of events or occurrences, which requires using a high degree of ingenuity and imagination.
  • You will create images from a wide variety of materials and processes that includes still photography in the studio and in the field.
  • You will modify images, video, and text using advanced software to effect design, style, layout, and sequence.
  • You will plan projects and use verbal, written, and visual communication to interpret, collaborate, and understand needs and constraints of the project.
  • You will collaborate with the customer to determine the materials and techniques most suitable to achieve their goals.
  • You will use video equipment, scanners, digital capture equipment or conventional artists materials to generate finished products.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12927252-26-PB