Supervisory Audiovisual Production Specialist
What you'd do
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Office of the Chief, located in Washington, D.C.
Major duties
This position starts at a salary of $143,913.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $187,093.00 (GS-14, Step 10). As a Supervisory Audiovisual Production Specialist, typical duties include: Supervising and leading a team of audiovisual specialists, setting short and long-term goals, assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing training and feedback to maintain high-quality multimedia output. Planning and directing audiovisual productions from concept through completion, providing creative direction, solving complex production problems, and overseeing high-profile or sensitive projects for internal and external audiences. Managing post-production and digital media efforts, reviewing and approving final products to ensure technical quality, message accuracy, and strict adherence to DHS/CBP branding and publication standards. Overseeing audiovisual equipment and asset management, including inventory, maintenance, repairs, scheduling of equipment and personnel, and recommending technology upgrades to maintain modern, cost-effective capabilities. Coordinating with leadership, subject matter experts, and vendors to validate content, align products with organizational communication objectives, and manage related budgets and procurement activities.
What you need to qualify
Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Coordinating end to end audiovisual and multimedia production projects (from concept development through production, post production, and distribution) for internal and external audiences, to include providing creative direction, solving complex production problems, and ensuring products effectively convey key messages. Managing an organizational audiovisual or digital media program, including reviewing and approving multimedia content for large-scale distribution, ensuring adherence to branding/publication standards and technical quality requirements, and coordinating with subject matter experts to validate the accuracy and currency of information presented. Overseeing audiovisual equipment and digital media asset management, including maintaining inventories, coordinating installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, advising on technology procurement and upgrades, and planning for resource needs to support events and ongoing production requirements. Coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (such as senior leaders, program offices, and vendors) on high visibility or sensitive audiovisual projects, including advising on audiovisual best practices, tailoring products for specific target audiences, and managing schedules, budgets, and resources to meet established timelines and organizational objectives. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 07/10/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
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