Visual Information Specialist (Graphic Designer)

Duties

• Responsible for obtaining and validating program information from all Services activities for the purpose of promoting and advertising programs and services.
• With little or no guidance prepares a wide variety of advertising and publicity materials including fliers, brochures, base bulletins, posters and calendars, etc., to best promote the program or facility.
• Designs and develops informational and/or seasonal promotional and publicity materials, as needed, to include writing, layout, artwork, and printing.
• Answers phones, greets visitors, maintains routine office supplies, delivers and picks up mail from distribution, orders forms and manuals, and performs pick up and delivery of publicity items to base facilities and other organizations.
• Prepares forms for duplication services and types or prepares other forms, reports, calendars, etc. Distributes Services publications.
• Prepares weekly recording of Services events.
• Provides customer assistance and training where needed.
• May be required to present briefings to a wide variety of audiences.
• As requested, assists in the development of new Services programs.
• With little or no supervision designs, maintains and updates the Services Web page and the Pathfinder.
• Assists in developing and implementing marketing programs for the Services Squadron.
• Assists in conducting qualitative and quantitative market research.
• Provides or arranges for photographic support for Services functions.
• Prepares and presents briefings to base functions such as Right Start and Newcomer's orientation.
• Provides oversight for the Services printing operation and reviews and approves incoming requests, prepares documents for printing, makes change recommendations to customers, designs publications, cuts, folds, collates, and staples finished print products.
• Researches and makes recommendations for equipment and software to improve customer services and the organization's efficiency.
• Directs the activity of a lower graded Visual Information Specialist. Performs other related duties as assigned in relation to this position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/11/2024.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is citizens, permanent residents, and legal residents of the United States (US) who reside within the local commuting area (60 mile radius) of RAF Croughton, United Kingdom (UK), or will do so within the next 30 days.

Permanent and legal residents of the US must be citizens of a NATO country, unless authorized to reside in the UK as a dependent of an employee who serves in support of the US Visiting Forces. Eligible applicants must possess a US-issued social security number and be able to provide documentation proving residency status in the UK. Documentation could include PCS Orders, UK Visa, etc.

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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience (MUST BE SUPPORTED IN RESUME):

• Experience and/or BS degree with major in graphic design, marketing, communications, and web design is desirable.
• Must be proficient in visual composition and layout with experience of graphic design software to include Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) in visual composition and layout.
• Desirable to have experience or knowledge in designing advertisements, posters, brochures and other promotional material.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and proofreading skills.
• Proficient and versatile in using MAC computer software.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment that is deadline oriented.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Customer service skills.
• Graphic Design Portfolio is desirable.

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 in order to qualify.
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.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• LQA is not authorized.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicant listings pulled every two weeks.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/11/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Agency contact information

Croughton NAF HR Office

Email: 422abs.hro@us.af.mil

Address:
RAF Croughton Marketing
422 ABS/FSH
Unit 4647
APO AE, AE 09494-5000
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

This job is open to

The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.