Audiovisual Production Specialist
About This Position
This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Communications (OC) Creative Services Group, Division of Multimedia Services. As an Audiovisual Production Specialist, GS-1071-13, you will be part of a team that is involved in a variety of production and post-production functions to produce videotaped and live television programs for training, management communication and public information purposes.
Qualifications
ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further.
In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Collaborating with senior-level officials to develop and produce video and multimedia content for healthcare national programs such as Medicare Open Enrollment, Health Insurance Marketplace initiatives, Medicare Fraud Prevention and national healthcare partner- and provider-facing training materials; AND Delivering brand-aligned communications that translate technical or policy information into digital products compliant with accessibility standards such as Section 508; AND Developing content using video production systems such as the Sony Burano camera system, Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve post-production tools, to produce finished products for distribution and publication on social media platforms; AND Producing communication products or instructional materials for nationwide audiences. Work Sample: A portfolio of work sample(s) may be requested before a final selection is made. 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. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.
Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12904676
Major Duties
Plan, organize, and design, original TV/Video productions from informational material supplied by subject matter specialists and clients.
Provide technical direction to studio staff for the operation of professional television equipment and systems such as broadcast cameras, Camera Control Units (CCUs), teleprompters, studio lighting systems, audio gear and computer technology.
Lead pre-production meetings, gathering technical and artistic input on effects and processes to enhance the effectiveness of the video product.
Lead post-production meetings to review and evaluate staff, effects and processes used to assemble, adjust, and enhance the audio and visual elements of a finished product.
Serve as a consultant and advisor to the Division Director and subject-matter experts, providing important information on (e.g. technical requirements, design, cost estimates, equipment needs, etc.) that will be produced to meet client's needs.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. A Subject Matter Expert will assist in the resume review process to help determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating. A Crediting Plan will be used to determine insofar as to how you meet the following Factors/Competencies: Multimedia Technologies Planning and Evaluating Oral Communication Communications and Media If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. The category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.
Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of professional or scientific positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
Additional Information
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - American Federation of Government Employees, 1923. Tour of Duty: Flexible. Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized. Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure: Not Required.
Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy.
Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/18/2026. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/18/2026. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Commissioned Corps Officers (including Commissioned Corps professionally boarded applicants) who are interested in applying to this position must send their 1-page cover letter and 2-page ONLY professional resume (not PHS Curriculum Vitae) to [email protected] in lieu of applying through this announcement. The resume should specifically explain how you are qualified for this position and draw specific attention to your skills and experiences that demonstrate these qualifications.
Also, send any transcripts, licenses, or certifications as requested in this announcement. Please send all documents in 1 PDF file. In the subject line of your e-mail, include only the Job Announcement Number.
In the body of your e-mail, include your current rank name and serial number. Failure to provide this information may impact your consideration for this position. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.
By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional.
NOTE: As of September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes that are two pages or less in length.
Your resume must indicate your citizenship and whether you are registered with the Selective Service if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
Your resume must also list your work experience and education (if applicable), including the start and end dates (mm/yyyy) of each employment, along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, you must include the series and grade level for the position(s). For resume and application tips, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION. We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes. Determining length of general or specialized experience is dependent on the below information and failure to provide ALL information WILL result in a finding of ineligible.
Official Position Title (include series and grade if Federal job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates in the month and year format (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary
- CMS Required Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15, etc.). Required documents may be necessary to be considered for this vacancy announcement.
Click here for a detailed description of the required documents. Failure to provide the required documentation WILL result in an ineligible rating OR non-consideration.
- Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to commencing the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments.
Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency-Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please click here to review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.