ILLUSTRATOR

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Preparing original designs and creating original artwork using diverse manual and computer-assisted media; knowledge of emerging illustration or graphic technology; coordinating multiple stakeholders to complete projects; understanding of Public Affairs concepts or practices. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, appropriate history or scientific subjects, visual communication, or other fields related to the position.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of education and experience such as education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (i.e beyond the second year) of progressively higher-level graduate education (leading to Ph.D. or equivalent) IN A RELATED FIELD from an accredited school, and some (but less than 1 year) of specialized experience as described above.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): 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 a variety of complex art methods, techniques, materials, and procedures used in the design, production, and reproduction of visual products. 2. Knowledge of a wide variety of visual design principles such as unity, line, shape, form, arrangement, balance, proportion, contrast, weight, color, and interaction. 3.

Skill in drawing and painting, both freehand and with instruments. 4. Ability to utilize a computer graphics program to create original illustrations; and to use other art media such as pen-and-ink, pencils, tempera, acrylics, oils, washes, watercolors, pastels, and air brushes. 5. Ability to visualize designs and produce an illustration or graphic representation based on the object described. 6. Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others to plan, coordinate, and advise on work efforts. 7.

Ability to comprehend Public Affairs concepts, principles, policies, and practices, and written and oral communication and visual information principles, methods, and techniques. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

1. Prepares original designs, layouts, and finished artwork of a complex nature for a wide variety of organizational, technical, and general support requirements. 2. Advises and provides guidance, assistance, and training to other illustrators, management, and customers. 3. Creates original artwork utilizing computer graphics software. 4. Keeps abreast of emerging technology and applications and researches and recommends technical solutions. 5. Assists in carrying out the public affairs program and produces materials that support the commander's public affairs goals.