Graphics Designer, NB-1084-V

Summary

As a Graphics Designer, you will be responsible for developing, planning and recommending appropriate multimedia approaches to the Manager for Media Relations and other senior level agency officials and applying visual identity standards to coordinate, design, create and produce visual and multimedia products for print, social media, web, digital and related applications in support of agency communication objectives. Comptroller's Office and Chief of Staff Communications Washington, D.C.

Duties

As a Graphics Designer, you will: Design and produce visual communications products, including infographics and social media graphics, to support OCC press releases, fact sheets, talking points, announcements, and other materials intended for dissemination to the press and public. Plan the development of a variety of visual and multimedia products such as reports, charts, graphs, tables, and social media graphics to translate complex data and technical information into clear and engaging visual formats. Represent the OCC and the Communication team's visual and multimedia information function in meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Provide recommendations to the Manager for Media Relations and senior level agency officials on the best approach for the design and development of visual and multimedia communication products and design matters to disseminate agency messages internally and/or externally. Collaborate creatively with agency staff, contractors, and outside vendors to provide recommendations for and enhance the look and feel of visual and multimedia products for print, social media, web, digital and related applications and ensure that all multimedia productions are completed timely and by using the highest industry standards. Provide authoritative advice in coordinating the design and development of print and multimedia products and serve as the agency expert on all facets of multimedia production and design, including graphic design standards and publishing production methods. Prepare 508 compliant graphic solutions for online initiatives and other evolving communication mediums. Requirements

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a background investigation (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities. Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-IV band level or GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Experience designing or producing visual communication materials for print and/or digital use, such as brochures, reports, infographics, presentations, web graphics, social media graphics, charts, or other publications; AND Experience using graphic design and publishing software (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, etc.) to create, edit, and prepare final products for publication or distribution. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide suficent evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualifed" determination. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, Human Resources or Subject Matter Experts (SME) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Structured Interview: After it has been determined that you meet minimum qualifications, SMEs may evaluate you through a structured interview to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. Rating: Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas: Digital Publishing Client Advising Graphic Design Project Management Creativity/Innovation Public Affairs Oral Communication Written Communication Your application package will be rated and ranked among others based on your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Fully Successful (i.e., Level 3) to be eligible for promotion. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application package may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. If you are a displaced or surplus federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must be rated as well-qualified to receive special selection priority. "Well-qualified" means that in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective placement factor(s), if applicable, you must receive a score of 85 or higher. Other Information

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit. Salary range includes 25.72% geographical pay. If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more positions. The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions. Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National - Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility. All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.