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Responsibilities

WHAT DOES A TELEVISION PRODUCTION SPECIALIST DO? The incumbent plans, produces, directs, edits and uploads video and live webcasts to educate and inform both internal to IRS and external audiences. Operate professional broadcast quality equipment and work with people at all levels of the organization.

WHAT IS THE COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISONDIVISION? Communications & Liaison Division (C & L) touches every aspect of the IRS mission through its information-sharing activities ? from communicating internally with IRS employees to communicating with taxpayers, Congress and state and local agencies. From handling thousands of media contacts and information requests to helping taxpayers understand and meet their tax responsibilities, C & L is vital to IRS operations.



As an Television Production Specialist you will:

• Record, edit, and upload video for use in Social Media and other online platforms.
• Plan and manage all production aspects of video and live webcasts on a variety of technical tax-related themes. Collaborate in all planning sessions with clients and subject-matter consultants as experts in the creative use of video images and devices to communicate ideas.
• Conceptualize the broad approach of productions and work with subject matter experts to develop outlines and scripts.
• Advise on the artistic, photographic and instructional suitability of graphical elements and all other visual materials. Make difficult logistical arrangements, such as assembling cast members, and contract crew.
• Select music and coordinate other audiovisual materials such as pre-recorded video and audio portions, slides, still photos. Approve sound quality and ensure that set and lighting changes are pre-set and that cues are arranged for the entire production crew.
• Administer contracts for production crew. Design video production sets if needed. Determine camera positions and lighting design.
• Direct the actions of performers. Organize and direct the entire production crew and talent.
• Supervise the editing of complex video products. Screen videotape with personnel involved for technical accuracy and artistic quality of the picture and sound. Arrange for online posting of video and spot check quality of final product.
  
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Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

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Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:


GS-13 LEVEL: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Experience 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. You must have all of the following specialized experience for this position: Experience with activities such as operating professional broadcast quality audiovisual production equipment (i.e., video cameras, audio mix boards, microphones, lighting equipment, teleprompter, etc.); Experience managing multiple audiovisual productions from initiation to completion including creating project plans, timelines, budgets and production schedules. Experience in applying video editing techniques, using professional editing software and importing, exporting and compressing digital media files.; Experience directing/coaching on-camera talent; Experience communicating effectively with contractors and customers regarding all phases of video production.

- The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.
- To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Additional information

*Amended to extend closing date*

Positions are located in Communications and Liaisons Division, Visual Education and Communication in New Carrolton, MD and Washington, D.C.
The anticipated start date is to be determined


- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

- This is a bargaining unit position.

- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

- Relocation expenses- no

- We offer opportunities for telework.

- Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirements

- A 1-year probationary period is required.

- Must successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

- 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.

- Undergo an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct.

- Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

- The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.





How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application 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 sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Oral communication/Speaking, Planning and Evaluating, Communications and Media, Interpersonal Skills, and Video Production. Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, (i.e., A = Superior, B = Highly Qualified, C= Qualified) depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) , you must receive a score of category B or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.




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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. ( Cover letters are optional). To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15 , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets .

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs both within and outside the commuting area.

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.