Visual Information Specialist

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, New York, NY.

As a Visual Information Specialist, you will advise port managers and field staff on communications policies, design and oversee the production of CBP informational materials using state-of-the-art visual technologies, and conduct research to source imagery that supports agency initiatives. This position starts at a salary of $50.54 (GS-12, Step 1) to $65.71 (GS-GS12, Step 10) GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Duties: Advising and consulting with the port managers, and field office staff on developing and implementing integrated communications/media policies and programs Conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the production of CBP informational materials for the Web and print using DHS/CBP creative guidelines Developing new methods of conveying messages regarding CBP initiatives, policies, and procedures by employing state-of-the-art visual information technologies Performing research to locate images suitable for inclusion in various visual products