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Summary
The position is located within the Office of the Director (Office of Public Affairs) and the primary purpose is responsible for developing, coordinating, shooting, editing, and producing a wide range of audiovisual products, audio media, and video, independently or combination in support of direct and indirect patient care, research, administrative and public affairs purposes, applying the appropriate rules/regulations used in conducting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) business.
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Duties
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The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Video/Audio Documentation, Editing and Production - Performs work in the production of videotaped and live television programs; live and prerecorded radio broadcasts; motion picture films; broadcast type closed circuit teleconferences; and other similar productions, such as slide shows with sound accompaniments.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of writers, editors, actors, narrators, musicians, set designers, audio and lightning technicians, camera operators, and other associated technical personnel to produce, select, and arrange the actions, sounds, and visual effects required for the finished production.
• Recommends changes in type of equipment used, and the location of the communication interface to improve the environment for the video communication transmission. Based on the type of production assignment, determines which cameras are to record the action, directing the switching from one camera to another, cue in of music and sound effects, and assuming direct responsibility for all aspects of the video/television production as it is being transmitted or recorded for future transmission.
• Responsible for filming people, in their normal work area and occupation, to produce local training videos, Video News Releases, Executive Leadership videos (South Texas News), features stories, public service announcements, and interactive Web content for videostreaming purposes.
• Produces live, in-house transmissions, or pre-recorded videos where the Executive Leadership Team (Medical Center Director/CEO, Deputy Medical Center Director, Associate Director/COO, Associate Director for Patient Care Services (Nurse Executive), Assistant Director for Facilities, Chief of Staff and Chief Quality Officer), Service Chiefs, Supervisors, Managers, or an invited expert may exhibit or explain examples of the work or accomplishments of a specific program or activity.
• This position is responsible for supervising Audiovisual (AV) intern(s), Work Study students, and volunteers within Videography.
• Incumbent responsible for Pre-Production, Production and Post-Prodoction aspects of Audiovisual support.
• Audiovisual Equipment Support - Must have knowledge of a complex audiovisual control system and assistance in setting up and operating audiovisual equipment in support of STVHCS hosted meetings, conferences, presentations, andvideo/computer teleconferences. Knowledge to research for contracted equipment when needed.
• Photography Support - Provides photographic support to the STVHCS Public Affairs Programs by documenting award presentations, special ceremonies, dignitary visits, outreach events, Executive Leadership community events and programs as needed.
• Conducts head shots for STVHCS Executive Leadership, Service Chiefs and manages the Executive Leadership Board, Service Chief Board and Employee Recognition Award Board.
• Photographs employees, Veterans, community partners and other activities as needed in support of STVHCS communication activities and objectives.
• General knowledge of operation of still and action digital cameras and other photographic equipment, to include lighting, metering, proper lens selection and general photography/documentation/editing techniques.
• Administrative - Responsible for maintaining operating material inventories, and requesting departmental supplies, while keeping within the fiscal year budget allocations.
• Ensures consent forms for internal and external use of pictures, video and voice are properly completed and filed. Maintains adherence to the provisions of HIPAA, The Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act to maintain patient privacy and safeguard of sensitive information. Safeguard's passwords, CAC card, keys, and other means to ensure both physical and computer security.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Audiovisual Product Specialist/PD002500
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/13/2026.
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. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Individual Occupational Requirement: The Audiovisual Product Specialist 1071 occupational series requires specific education or experience to be met to be appointed into a position of this series.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of a wide range of visual information principles, methods, and techniques for the development of multimedia systems to perform video production, print media production, imaging technology, and application of focused imaging techniques to all multimedia output products. Knowledge of contracting procedures and legal requirements is used to develop contract specifications for specific kinds of audiovisual services through competitive contract and acquisition channels. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and direct the work on assigned production from selecting and arranging in final sequence the filmed, taped, or recorded scenes to be used; and the music, sound, and narration to ensure finished video production effectively presents the material/subject that is the objective of the production request. Experience must be in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work directly connected with the production aspects of the field(s) of the position to be filled. OR,
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related (TRANSCRIPT REQURED). Note: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work. Undergraduate and Graduate education must show Major study in photography, radio or television production, motion picture production or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in vocational school, technical school, technical institute or art institute above the high school level is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis .OR,
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond .

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Technical Competence
• Administration and Management
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, recurring bending, or stretching, pushing carts of supplies, or recurring lifting of moderately heavy equipment. Manual dexterity between hands and eyes, and the ability to perceive and sense color hues and chroma accurately is necessary. Filming will frequently require lifting and moving hot tungsten lights (weight: approximately 50 lbs.) and the use of thick gloves or other Personal Protection Equipment to prevent burns.
Work Environment: Most work is accomplished in an office-type setting involving minimal discomfort or risk. Work may require special safety precautions and the use of protective masks, goggles, and gloves. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated; however, incumbent is occasionally required to be outdoors, as for special events or interviews.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Education
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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