Visual Information Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the IOR stated above; You may qualify based on your experience and/or education or combination as described below: GS-09 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree - or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree - or an LL.B or J.D. Supports both the Medical Center PAO Office and functions as the primary liaison to multiple staff offices and serves as the conduit for information flow and publicationsMonitors daily news and information sites regarding VA/VHA matters that effect KCVA Analyzes the subject matter of incoming information for appropriate distribution to offices internal or external to the officeReceives and monitors completed actions or responsesWrites articles and stories for completeness and accuracy against known policies and proceduresEnsures PAO action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or officeWorks closely with senior management and others in implementing and evaluating policies - plans and internal operation systemsCoordinates with the appropriate individuals or offices to develop proposals and supporting materials for presentation at conferences - meetings - hearings and other external activities and meetingsCompletes all steps required within an event management process - including facilitating selection of the event time - developing a formal agenda - managing any required contracts and all logistical items - disseminating information to attendees - and ensuring smooth execution of the eventCoordinates events hosted by officials - including town hall meetings with internal staffAccurately matches or detects differences among colors - including shades of color and brightnessAccurately identifies people - animals - or objects based on knowledge of their characteristicsEnsures PA functions are always produced with dignity and accuracyPromotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are metSelection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance levelWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M- 4:30 P.MCompressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for teleworkTelework eligibility will be discussed during the interview processVirtual: This is not a virtual positionPosition Description/PD#: Visual Information Specialist/PD105660 and PD10565O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized