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Visual Information Specialist
Agricultural Research Service · Posted today
On-site Manhattan, KS $62K – $80K Apply by Jul 10, 2026 Visual Information ENFJENFPENTPESFP Marketing
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This position is in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Plains Area, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) located in Manhattan, KS. In this position, part of NBAF's Office of Communications, you will provide support in all visual information needs, including print and digital design, social media, photography and videography.
What You'll Do
- →Creates print and multimedia presentations as requested to meet the needs of NBAF.
- →This involves using creative processes and tools to generate graphics and displays, some of which may be scientific in nature and fit requirements of the project.
- →Participates in transforming spoken or written descriptions of items, processes, issues, or events into visual representations without the benefit of existing pictures, models, or diagrams.
- →Selects and utilizes custom equipment and techniques for public relations, scientific, technical, biomedical and event photography.
- →Works with scientific staff to assure images correctly show research results as desired by the researcher and are acceptable quality for publications and presentations.
- →Uses appropriate and approved IT systems to maintain searchable databases of sensitive and non-sensitive images.
- →As required, works with visual planners, editors, writers, and printing specialists within ARS and APHIS; and outside contacts including printers and graphic art contractors.
- →Uses photography and video capture; imagery, graphic and video editing software; publication design and layout; and design for digital and social media Uses Adobe Creative Suite and its programs, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- →Works with appropriate USDA, ARS, and APHIS personnel to produce visual images that meet or exceed requirements in order to comply with all Department, ARS, APHIS, and NBAF policies.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- ✓Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- ✓Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable.
- ✓During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Motor Vehicle or Commercial Drivers License Required.
- ✓Drug test required.
- ✓Vaccine Required.
- ✓SAC and full background investigation required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities.
- ✓National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance is required Immunizations may be required.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1abe16c7-ea4b-4a47-b258-63cbbbb2d98e
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