Visual Information Specialist

**Duties**:
Develops, designs, codes, troubleshoots and maintains 379th FSS commercial website using specialized industry standard software
(Adobe CS5). Produces and designs web ready graphic materials and interactive Adobe documents for internal and external
customers, to include paid advertising. Refreshes website content and checks scripted links to external sources daily to ensure
accuracy and timeliness of information and images. Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and integrates them into the
website. Stays abreast of changes to A Fis, manuals and guidance covering web pages and maintenance and ensures all licenses,
registrations, and clearances for web pages are kept up to date. Develops, organizes and maintains web page content by directly
communicating with supervisor, advertisers, marketing/sponsorship staff and/or activity managers. Produces marketing materials in
every state from concept to delivery for the adve1tisement and promotion of 379th FSS category B/C facilities. Produces logos,
original design and advertisement copy following Air Force Agency guidelines and AP Style Guide standards. Responsible for
marketing and advertising concept, layout, design and production of posters, brochures, calendars, flyers, and other print or digital
media publication (to include web, Qubica, digital display screens and base marquee). Functions as a design, layout and editorial
specialist for print and digital media. Uses production equipment such as large format printers/plotter, production color scanner/
copies, industrial cutting machine and trimmer, folding machine, and large-scale cold lamination. May take digital photographs.
Maintains digital photobank and graphics library. Performs primarily substantive clerical work in support of marketing
administrative management and/or operation requirements. Maintains and troubleshoot database for marketing sponsorship facility work orders (MS Access). Obtains information and tracks changes for day-to-day activities, upcoming events, special programs and events from activity managers (MS Outlook Calendars, Excel and Access). Must remain knowledgeable and/or reports on all FSS activities, events, programs and facilities. Responsible for scheduling squadron information and pre-approved advertising in base Services and non-Services facilities. Prepares marketing printed materials and/or slides for briefings at base function such a

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

**Qualifications**:
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

**Qualifying Experience**:
Two years progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical, or other position which has provided a working
knowledge of web development, graphic design, and/or marketing/advertising principles and practices. Specialized experience demonstrates the applicant's ability to plan and implement new and unique ideas without the benefit of established criteria. Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be able to effectively assist in planning and organizing work and follow management procedures, directives, regulations, and technical guidance. Be able to utilize English grammar and possess general clerical skills. Be able to read, write, and speak English. Be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite 5, Corel Graphics Suite X5 and social media. This is a position of trust. Be able to satisfactorily complete National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
**Education**:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

**FOREIGN EDUCATION**:Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

**Additional information**:

- Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- A probationary period may be required.
- Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD