Visual Information Specialist - Detail NTE 120 Days

at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Danville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary This position is a Detail NTE 120 Days. This position is located at the VA Illiana Healthcare System, Danville, IL and is organizationally aligned under the Directors Office, Communications and Engagement team. The purpose of the position is to perform a broad range of activities necessary to maintain and support communications efforts across VA Illiana Healthcare System. Responsibilities Major Duties: Creates, designs and reproduces posters, flyers, brochures and booklets for facility services pertaining to patient and staff education and information. These products range from simple to complex and most are performed via computer, scanner, laser, coper and/or a color and copy machine. Produces graphic displays to include cutting, mounting and laminating. Sets up, programs, and operates a computerized, high volume copier. Responsible for equipment on the Equipment Inventory Listing (EIL). Develops and promotes resourcefulness in helping patients and staff, exercising patience and resolving problems to enhance patient and customer satisfaction. Effectively communicates to assure customers are adequately informed of requirements and expectations. Maintains inventory needed for duplication throughout the health care system and keeps supervisor informed of all inventory needs in advance of stock depletion. Develops and promotes resourcefulness in helping patients and staff, exercising patience and resolving problems to enhance patient and customer satisfaction. Identifies and reports problems which negatively impact patient treatment and/or public relations in a timely manner through appropriate supervisory chain of command. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:30a – 4:00p Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Visual Information Specialist – Detail NTE 120 Days/PD18037A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details. Qualifications For details, employees do not have to meet the qualification requirements for this position to which they are detailed, except for minimum education, licensure, and certification requirements. For details, you need your managers approval to release you if selected for the detail. Please submit documentation of approval as an attachment. HT38 and T38 excepted service employees are not able to be detailed to this competitive service position. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/05/2024. 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-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: performs work in visual arts projects, learn information objectives of projects, participates in planning of visual aspects of publications or presentations, knowledge of general format and specific themes to be illustrated are predetermined. Selects photos, illustrations or other visual materials.OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree 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 the second year. Transcripts Required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communications and Media Creative Thinking Multimedia Technologies Technical Competence 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 Requirements: : The work includes standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, twisting, occasionally carrying up to 50 pounds and sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. 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: 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 This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.