Supervisory Visual Information Specialist

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division will allow you to oversee the design, development, and texturing of highly detailed 3D models of real-world locations, building exteriors and interiors, urban terrain, and physical objects for real-time viewing or rendered animations using a range of source materials. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Major duties

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Visual Information Specialist in the Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing the design, construction, and texturing of detailed 3D models and simulation of real-world locations; buildings, terrain and objects for real-time visualization or rendered animation. Preparing and reviewing recommendations regarding the development and/or modification of policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of subordinate employees, planning and arranging training and development, issue performance plans and reviews and evaluating work. Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the Service's protective and investigative missions.

Qualifications

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-14 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing duties such as: Leading 3D Modeling and Visualization projects or team. Developing and/or revising policies, procedures, and production workflows for 3D modeling programs to improve operational efficiency. Developing or coordinating the production of 3D modeling and simulation applications. 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.

Education

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.

Requirements

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 to random drug testing while you occupy the position. May be subject to a one-year probationary period for supervisors/managers. 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.