Visual Information Specialist

• Designs and creates economic and statistical content for accuracy clarity and accessibility for multiple audiences.
• Creates materials including graphics flyers social media graphics charts tables and visuals for different platforms according to related policies and standards.
• Ensures content and format are appropriate for target audience.
• Collaborates to create and improve content following best practices working on multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable ().
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a BARGAINING unit position.
• This position may be covered by one or more of the following bargaining units: American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2782(HQ) or AFGE Local 1438(DN). If you have specific questions please contact the HR Specialist.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours (2 days) from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Read the Who May Apply section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement please see: 26-ADCOM--DE-TC

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Requirement: Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art fine arts art history industrial design architecture drafting interior design photography visual communication or other field related to the position.
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Specialized Experience: 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 planning the preparation and use of photographs illustrations drawings and other art work charts diagrams dioramas maps slides overlays and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

FOR THE GS-09: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: assisting in the development of visual communication products; using design software; Applying branding formatting or style guidelines; preparing design files for review; AND supporting multiple design projects.
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Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education that when combined meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used in combination. Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts.

FOR THE GS-11: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: developing graphic materials for a variety of platforms; using professional design tools; Translating complex or data-heavy information; applying visual information techniques; AND managing multiple design projects simultaneously.
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Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education that when combined meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used in combination. Applicants qualifying based on education must submit transcripts.

FOR THE GS-12: You must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: designing and producing high-visibility visual communication products; accurately depicting complex statistical or economic concepts; leading or coordinating design projects; providing technical guidance or informal leadership; ensuring compliance with accessibility requirements; AND working directly with internal clients and program areas.
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Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

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.

After you submit this application you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/05/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.