Photographer (Forensics)
About the company
Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division will allow you to serve as a technical expert in various aspects of visual imagery regarding the investigative and protective processes impacting legal implications and situational outcomes. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
Your tasks
The selectee will serve as a Photographer (Forensics) in the Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division. Typical work assignments include: Collecting photographic imagery data for 3-D model design and technical simulation training development; using various complex software systems to process images into 360 degree panoramic and outputs images in a variety to align different uses. Providing protective survey photography to enhance the safety and security of stakeholders. Providing photograph/visual imagery utilizing drone technology to assist in investigative and protective applications, case work, and legal implications. Participating in complex research projects to develop new prototypes and photographic techniques (i.e., using macro/microphotography, laser, infrared, ultraviolet, x-ray and low light photography and designs and constructs of new equipment (i.e. new cameras, lenses, light sources, filters, and processing equipment). Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service mission by supporting the investigative and protection Mission.
Requirements
To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. You qualify for the GS-11 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level performing duties such as: Selecting appropriate photographic equipment and composition techniques to capture various types of images. Photographing people, events, facilities, equipment, or field activities. Using digital imaging software to process photographic images or visual files. You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Carrying out forensic photographic assignments of subjects in various types of environments. Producing photographic or visual imagery products for use in investigations or other official purposes. Advising stakeholders on photographic requirements to meet organizational needs.
Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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, religious, 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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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.