Duties

• Works under the general supervision of the Marketing Director, Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR). Designs and maintains the DFMWR website and social media identities.
• Using industry-standard web software, revamps and maintains a multi-page website, integrating social media, as authorized in DoD and Army guidance. Acts as liaison with customers for development of new information to the website.
• Prepares and designs web based information and other communication media suitable for marketing purposes . Develops complex themes through visual materials. Develops concepts for publicity, promotion, marketing and print, to meet DFMWR objectives.
• Edits and develops a wide variety of media productions to include music and visual images to support promotional strategies and social media activities and subsequent advancements.
• Identifies, develops and supports new trends in visual media technology such as web applications, graphic design tools, streaming media and digital video. Uses a wide variety of art media and computer graphic systems to develop new design formats.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

At least one year experience in website and graphics design/development, including the application of the concepts, principles and practices in website marketing, using illustration and communication concepts, principles and practices to conceive, plan and execute work assignments. Skill in interpersonal relationships. Must have some marketing and communications experience, with a strong focus on Web 2.0 technologies. Must have the ability to organize and edit written material to make it meaningful to a wide array of audiences.

Desirable: An undergraduate degree in web design/development, or related field, is highly desirable. Knowledge of regulations governing public websites, to include Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to make electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

Highly Qualifying Criteria:

- Superior knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator), Acrobat, and video editing software. - Experience in design, creation and production of visual graphic communications for briefings, posters, websites, digital movies, and training material used in a variety of media formats including prints, slides, overhead transparencies, video, and computer display. - Knowledge of photography/videography. - Knowledge of the SCALA content management system and the ability to manage and facilitate the system to include maintaining and troubleshooting outdoor marquees and other associated digital display hardware. - Capable of producing high quality work in independent, self-driven environments, as well as in collaboratively driven team environments with flexibility to work in different positions within the department. - Capable of working in high volume graphics operations to establish priorities and meet deadlines. - Knowledge of and ability to use proper grammar, spelling and standard graphics style. - Ability to communicate effectively with others. - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Applicants meeting the highly qualifying criteria will be forwarded to management for consideration first. All claims subject to verification and must be reflected in your resume.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents World Wide. (Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications:

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3pm on12/19/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid. Post allowance may be authorized.
• Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and entitlements, for information click here
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

• It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser).

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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.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Your questionnaire responses will be verified against the information submitted in your application. If multiple resumes are submitted, only the most recent will be reviewed (verified by time stamp).Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific.

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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.

  The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume
  
  
  Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume.
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Licenses, portfolio, training transcripts
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O5NAFHU-24-12632797. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/19/2024 to receive consideration.

  • 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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12632797.
  • 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, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

  Agency contact information

  JOHAN SWINDLER Phone 3144835882 Email johan.z.swindler.naf@army.mil Address HU-NAF-W6E6AA USAG RHEINLAND PFALZ
  DO NOT MAIL
  APO, AE 09227
  US

  Next steps

  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

• Fair and Transparent

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

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

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a Resume.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Licenses, portfolio, training transcripts
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.