AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

About the role

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Big Bend Sector, Law Enforcement Operational Programs, Strategic Command located in Marfa, TX. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Serving as an authoritative technical advisor and resource to Audio Visual Production Specialists in medium sectors.
• Providing assistance in script preparation, creating electronic graphics to enhance presentation, edit videotapes for roll in and review, evaluate and edit finished programs.
• Creating and maintaining existing database of video imagery used for distribution as B-Roll to media outlets.
• Providing technical assistance and/or training to staff in a large sector in using the audio/visual equipment and assisting in social media production related tasks.
• Duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
• You may be required to pass a background investigation.
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
• Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
• The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Consulting with clients on general concepts, objectives, and target audiences of projects. Directing video productions by designing sets and lighting, conceiving visuals, selecting music and sound effects. Selecting and directing cameras and movement during taping and editing. Assisting in preparation or graphics and support requirements for production.

Bargaining Unit

This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC. For local chapter contact information see https://bpunion.org/#.