Photographer/Videographer Job at US Air Education and Training Command, Houston, TX

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  • US Air Education and Training Command
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Duties

Creates or modifies computer images and/or graphics, develops storyboards, artwork, and other production elements to create videos and photographs. Reviews and edits photos and scripts for coordination and continuity of audiovisual productions and to ensure content properly reflects FSS communication themes and messages. Selects scenes and events to be photographed or recorded and determines appropriate background, color lighting and action. Uses established sources of photography and audiovisual talent and special effects, such as music libraries, stock footage, and post-production services to acquire the elements needed for the production. Selects, digitizes, and edits source materials for assigned projects. Reviews and edits scripts to ensure production will meet FSS goals and ensure compliance with FSS communication themes and messages, protocols and policy. Evaluates raw-footage for storyline, studies the completed script, and accurately prepares script breakdown identifying shot lists, scenes, action, camera angles, and desired effects. Reviews program segments and edits media to enhance visual image quality, to meet required program length, and/or to accomplish communication goals while meeting industry standards. Prepares video to combine visual and audio elements and incorporate common special effects and graphics. Edits and mixes audio and visual recordings and related materials, such as animation, computer graphics, and digital video effects to produce a finished product. Employee operates standard photography and recording equipment, video cameras, and related items such as lighting, sound, and editing equipment. Performs digital still and motion picture photography; determines camera angles, proper shot sequencing, and audio and lighting requirements. Researches subject matter, establishes equipment requirements, and sets up peripheral lighting and sound equipment. Arranges special equipment to meet staging and production requirements, and controls the use of equipment and facilities. Plans production assignments based on knowledge of requirements and available equipment options. Investigates new technology and processes for use in audiovisual productions. Implements best practices for optimization of photography and videography platforms and outlets. Creates marketing campaigns via photos and videos to reach the JBSA community. Attends community and activity events/programs as required to optimize photography and videography about the event/program. May operate a government vehicle to include light truck, sedan, golf cart, etc., .


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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Duty location is JBSA Fort Sam Houston however, this position will be required to work at JBSA Randolph and JBSA-Lackland on a frequent basis.
  • This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing. Must have a valid driver's license.

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, 01/19/2024


Business Based Action, 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 progressive professional videography/photography experience, a portfolio showcasing a diverse collection of well-executed photos and videos. An undergraduate degree in communications, news media, public relations or a related field is strongly desired. Must have experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effect, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) and other editing software. Must have experience in operating a variety of cameras and video equipment.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the processes, methodologies, personnel, equipment, scripting, and related requirements involved in capturing events/activities in photos and producing audiovisual productions.
2. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of photography and audiovisual production to independently perform recurring assignments.
3. Knowledge of commonly used sources of photography and audiovisual resources and special effects, such as music libraries, stock footage, and production services.
4. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to resolve procedural or factual problems.
5. Skill in operating standard photography and video recording equipment, video cameras, and related items such as lighting, sound and editing equipment.
6. Knowledge of the processes, methodologies, equipment, scripting, and related requirements involved in planning and carrying out the steps necessary to produce audiovisual productions.



**Note: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s)



**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not 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.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.


  • Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.


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 has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's 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.


To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

  • Benefits

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  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Required documents may 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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

    • 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.



    Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:



    • Cover Letter
    • DD-214/ Statement of Service
    • Diploma/ GED
    • Disability Letter (VA)
    • License
    • Other (1)
    • Other (2)
    • PCS Orders
    • Professional Certification
    • Proof of Marriage Status
    • Resume
    • Separation Notice (RIF)
    • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
    • Transcript



    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.


    NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 01/19/2024 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.


It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.


Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the


To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:



Agency contact information

JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office

Email

902fss.fsmh.902fssnafhumanresources@us.af.mil

Address

JBSA Ft Sam Houston Marketing Flight
802 FSS/FSCN
2484 Stanley Rd, Ste 18
Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-5018
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Required documents may 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 employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • 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.



Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:



  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript



As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.


NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.


Help

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Part time, Night shift,

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