Visual Information Specialist

Description:

Obtaining and validating program information from all FSS activities for the purpose of promoting and advertising programs and services. With little or no guidance prepares a wide variety design materials including fliers, brochures, posters, logos, and promotional materials to best promote the program or facility. Create and design materials for advertising and marketing via print media, to include writing, layout, artwork and printing, using a variety of software programs such as Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office. Stays abreast of current design and industry trends and applies it to operations. Coordinates the design and distribution of promotional items. Assists the marketing team with brainstorming, advertising, and marketing strategies. Proofreads finished products in order to produce accurate, high-quality work. Demonstrates illustrative skill through design in a timely manner. Manages and organizes graphic files, including photo and design files. Coordinates layout of monthly, multi-pay magazine. Effectively uses the Marketing ticketing website to work with facility managers on their requested projects. Attends major FSS events and provides constructive marketing feedback to activity managers. May also perform general office duties such as answering phones and greeting visitors, make on site visits to Force Support facilities and attend marketing meetings. Responsible for inventory and ordering print production materials and supplies while maintaining and minor repair of various productions and bindery equipment

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12175381

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have experience in web design and maintenance. Must have experience in the design and layout of various advertising such as websites, social media, flyers, calendars, promotional emails or other forms of media. Knowledge of HTML and CSS preferred. Video editing and design preferred. A degree in Digital Communication and Multimedia, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related fields is desirable. Must be able to read, write and speak English, and possess skill in working with the general public.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.