Visual Information Specialist

The Visual Information Specialist is responsible for setting aesthetic standards for the Zoos new and renovated exhibitions and will serve under the supervisorpn of the Director of Exhibits.

In this position you will:

• Lead the design production and installation of NZP exhibits ensuring all spatial and visual elements align with NZP architecture collections and Smithsonian standards.
• Develop innovative interpretive and spatial designs that balance originality with practicality cost efficiency ease of production and maintenance and appropriate aesthetics.
• Collaborate with exhibition team members to develop interpretive concepts and design solutions.
• Manage contracted design services and external vendors to ensure projects meet quality standards adhere to budgets and are delivered on schedule.

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements seeQualification Standards Handbook forGeneral Schedule Positionson OPM website.

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art fine arts art history industrial design architecture drafting interior design photography visual communication or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine science or technical equipment.

Advanced training in a vocational school technical institute or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

OR

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): 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 artwork charts diagrams dioramas maps slides overlays and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means.

In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position specialized experience is defined as managing the full lifecycle of exhibition and educational design projects from concept development through production and installation while establishing aesthetic standards for new and renovated Zoo exhibits.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead provide detailed descriptive information about your actual experience.

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.