Audiovisual Product Specialist

Summary

The position is located within the Office of the Director (Office of Public Affairs) and the primary purpose is responsible for developing, coordinating, shooting, editing, and producing a wide range of audiovisual products, audio media, and video, independently or combination in support of direct and indirect patient care, research, administrative and public affairs purposes, applying the appropriate rules/regulations used in conducting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) business.

Duties

• The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Video/Audio Documentation, Editing and Production
• Performs work in the production of videotaped and live television programs; live and prerecorded radio broadcasts; motion picture films; broadcast type closed circuit teleconferences; and other similar productions, such as slide shows with sound accompaniments.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of writers, editors, actors, narrators, musicians, set designers, audio and lightning technicians, camera operators, and other associated technical personnel to produce, select, and arrange the actions, sounds, and visual effects required for the finished production.
• Recommends changes in type of equipment used, and the location of the communication interface to improve the environment for the video communication transmission.
• Based on the type of production assignment, determines which cameras are to record the action, directing the switching from one camera to another, cue in of music and sound effects, and assuming direct responsibility for all aspects of
• The video/television production as it is being transmitted or recorded for future transmission.
• Responsible for filming people, in their normal work area and occupation, to produce local training videos, Video News Releases, Executive Leadership videos (South Texas News), features stories, public service announcements, and interactive Web content for videostreaming purposes.
• Produces live, in-house transmissions, or pre-recorded videos where the
• Facilities, Chief of
• Chiefs, Supervisors, Managers, or an invited expert may exhibit or explain examples of the work or accomplishments of a specific program or activity.
• This position is responsible for supervising Audiovisual (AV) intern(s), Work Study students, and volunteers within Videography.
• Incumbent responsible for Pre-Production, Production and Post-Prodoction aspects of Audiovisual support.
• Audiovisual Equipment Support
• Must have knowledge of a complex audiovisual control system and assistance in setting up and operating audiovisual equipment in support of STVHCS hosted meetings, conferences, presentations, andvideo/computer teleconferences. Knowledge to research for contracted equipment when needed. Photography Support
• Provides photographic support to the STVHCS Public Affairs Programs by documenting award presentations, special ceremonies, dignitary visits, outreach events, Executive Leadership community events and programs as needed.
• Conducts head shots for STVHCS Executive Leadership, Service Chiefs and manages the Executive Leadership Board, Service Chief Board and Employee Recognition Award Board.
• Photographs employees, Veterans, community partners and other activities as needed in support of STVHCS communication activities and objectives.
• General knowledge of operation of still and action digital cameras and other photographic equipment, to include lighting, metering, proper lens selection and general photography/documentation/editing techniques.
• Responsible for maintaining operating material inventories, and requesting departmental supplies, while keeping within the fiscal year budget allocations.
• Ensures consent forms for internal and external use of pictures, video and voice are properly completed and filed.
• Maintains adherence to the provisions of HIPAA, The Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act to maintain patient privacy and safeguard of sensitive information.
• Safeguard's passwords, CAC card, keys, and other means to ensure both physical and computer security.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Position Description/PD#: Audiovisual Product Specialist/PD002500 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S.
• Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of
• Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will 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
• 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.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 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/.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
• Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans
• Preference claims, or
• ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced
• Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel
• Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or
• Eligibility): Most recent
• SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An
• SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent
• SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional
• SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade
• Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade. Examples of appropriate
• SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
• Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
• SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
• Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor
• Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your
• DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable,
• General, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible
• Veterans) must also submit an
• SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran
• Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on
• Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets