Graphic Arts Designer NF-03 in Chievres Air Base, Belgium

Summary Who May Apply? US Citizens currently residing within the commuting area of CHIEVRES Air Base, Belgium (not ordinarily resident in Belgium). US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than Belgium. Non-US Nationals must have resided in the US or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. This position is located at the USAG Benelux, DFMWR, Marketing, Chievres AB, Belgium. Responsibilities Performs a wide range of illustrating assignments in the preparation of view-graphs, wall charts, posters, fliers, brochures and similar materials. Designs layouts and produces graphic designs as requested by serviced activities. Prepares illustrations for manuals, pamphlets, handbooks and similar types of publications. Serves as COR for graphic and production type contracts. Prepares materials for publication. Orders supplies and maintains equipment necessary to support the program. Establishes and maintains records related to work performed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Completion of an accredited vocational or technical program above the high-school level for a minimum of 12 months, with major course study in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design or visual communication (Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis). OR At least one (1) year of work experience using the tools or equipment associated with the work involved. Because talent and creative ability are vital to successful work performance, samples of work or other suitable evidence of technical competence may be required. Examples of qualifying work experience include: illustrating, painting, or drawing that required artistic ability and demonstrated the ability to draw, ink, letter, color, or shade illustrations, charts, maps, diagrams, or posters. Education SUBSTITUTION of EDUCATION Bachelor degree with a major study in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, and visual communication. Additional Information Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon (European Time) on 11/05/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. Pay-Band Allowances and Differentials Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government’s interest. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Foreign Overseas Allowances Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) will not be paid for this position. Post Allowance may be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR). Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information please contact your local HR office at the address listed at the bottom of this vacancy announcement. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Overseas Employment Eligibility U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.