Summary GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Customer Services, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Performs the full range of supervisory functions including performance management, hiring, deciding on promotions, taking disciplinary actions, and developing training requirements for staff. Develops designs for the web, which requires an understanding of web design constraints, web technology, and a working knowledge of security design. Plans and organizes projects, including scheduling and assigning work within Creative Services. Oversees the production of designs for print including layout, expert typography, manipulation of photography and illustrations, examines proofs and provides correct digital files. Discusses and interprets customer needs, helps to identify target audiences, and provides input on technical and aesthetic questions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Supervisory Visual Information Specialist, PG - 1084 - 14 , you must meet the following requirements: For the Visual Information Series, qualifications can bet met by an Individual Occupational Requirement(IOR) OR Specialized experience at the next lower grade level PG 13 or higher in the federal service in that series: INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT Education: Possess Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE To qualify for the Supervisory Visual Information Specialist PG-14, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-13 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience which includes: 1. Managing the design and development of complex visual information. 2. Planning work to be accomplished by a team of specialists, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. 3. Researching, designing, preparing, producing, and executing official visual products directly supporting mission requirements. 4. Creating official and mission-related briefings, conferences, presentations, publications, events, dedications, memorials, observance/awareness campaigns, exhibits and displays. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (02/02/2024) to be considered. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html". And Recheck- the Default Accredited Education Text Box. Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302 Work Life Balance The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: For a Public Trust: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigation. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background for a Moderate Risk Public Trust. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. The selectee will work shift 1. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.