Graphic Arts Designer Nf-03

Job summary

This position is located at USAG Ansbach - MWR, Marketing Office. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Major duties

Performs a wide range of illustrating assignments in the preparation of view-graphs, wall charts, posters, fliers, brochures and similar materials. Designs layouts and produces graphic designs as requested by serviced activities. Prepares illustrations for manuals, pamphlets, handbooks and similar types of publications. Serves as COR for graphic and production type contracts. Prepares materials for publication. Interviews project proponents who review and identify acceptability of work results. May be provided copy and required to independently develop illustrations within narrow time limits. Orders supplies and maintains equipment necessary to support the program. Establishes and maintains records related to work performed.

Qualification

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: -Completion of an accredited program in graphic design, art or related field which involves artistic creativity. Education must be from an accredited vocational or technical program above the high-school level, with major course of study in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, visual communication, or or other fields related to Graphic Arts Design. -OR- -Work experience performing the duties as a Graphic Arts Designer. Examples of qualifying general experience include: illustrating, painting, or drawing that required artistic ability and draw, ink, letter, color, or shade illustrations, charts, maps, diagrams, or posters etc. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": -Experience with Software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Lightroom) -Experience with soliciting Commercial Sponsorship and Advertising -Two (2) year's or more experience in Graphic Design Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager. All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager. Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: A copy of your transcripts must be uploaded as "Transcripts" College or university transcript(s)(copy or original) must be submitted with your resume to determine qualifications for positions with positive education requirements. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://ed.gob/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.