Japan Job Openings

US Pacific Air Forces

Illustrator (Graphic Designer)

PART TIME

August 20, 2024

Duties

  • Plans and executes the development of graphic art designs and presentations in multiple media promoting the 374th Force Support Squadron's programs, activities, and events.
  • Closely involved in the design and creation of logos, visual aids, photographs, diagrams, typography, banners, graphs, charts, illustrations, transparencies, posters, brochures, manuals, pamphlets, calendars, electronic images, magazines, flyers, signs, menus, maps, newsletters, newspapers, supplements, and other decorative artwork.
  • With an emphasis on promoting participation and relaying information, creates artwork from concept to preliminary layout design using a variety of artistic techniques and methods.
  • Provides customer service support and acts as an FSS representative at all major FSS/all base wide events and provides constructive marketing feedback to the activity manager.
  • Designs, produces, and executes computer-generated visual materials, and uses freehand and graphic design software as well as other related hardware and software as required for the effective marketing and publicizing of squadron programs and facilities.
  • Provides or arranges for photographic support for base/FSS events.
  • Responsible for professionally presented information with optimal visual impact; and for current, accurate, and factual information relating to the organizational mission.
  • To this end, researches sources to ensure all designs are suitable for information and events advertised; checks publicity for accuracy and appropriate content.
  • Offers suggestions so that the best form of visual media is used to publicize; determines format and color treatment, specifications, deadlines, and methods of reproduction.
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts and may visit activities to aid in the design process and to evaluate and/or implement new publicity media and products to further publicize activity-specific programs.
  • Maintains files (electronic and hardcopy) and operational integrity of workstations, network, and peripherals.
  • Also maintains current knowledge of information applicable to core duties, graphic design issues, and graphic standards.
  • Tracks utilization and supply levels of expendable items.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View Questionnaire/12520030

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty to include after normal duty hours, weekends and holidays.
  • The incumbent must be a U. S. Citizen or legal U. S. residents residing within the commuting area of Yokota AB.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/30/2024

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within the commuting area of Yokota AB, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Must have specialized technical experience which demonstrates a working knowledge of graphic design and layout using computer graphic software (Adobe Suite of products or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated freehand drawing skill is desired but not required.
  • Must have ability to prioritize commitments, policies, and program goals of the organization sufficient to independently perform non-routine assignments with only minimal supervision.
  • Must possess general clerical skills and have knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Experience using industry standard programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point and Publisher), and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, ln Design, Acrobat Pro) are highly desirable.
  • Related education may substitute for experience.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • NOTE: Employees (and their family members) stationed in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing health care services at US military medical and dental treatment facilities. Same-day appointments are on a space-available, priority order basis for non-Tricare beneficiaries. Management of chronic health conditions for non-Tricare beneficiaries is not supported by Japan military medical treatment facilities. Treatment received on the local economy may result in up-front costly medical expenses. Dental Clinics are available on the Japanese economy, you will be responsible for the dental treatment charge. Coverage may be provided by your Aetna International Traditional Choice insurance plan (NAF) or other health/dental insurance; be sure to check with your insurance plans for coverage and billing information.


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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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  • Required Documents
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
    The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

    • Resume


    Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

    Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:


    • Cover Letter
    • DD-214/ Statement of Service
    • Diploma/ GED
    • Disability Letter (VA)
    • License
    • Other (1)
    • Other (2)
    • PCS Orders
    • Professional Certification
    • Proof of Marriage Status
    • Resume
    • Separation Notice (RIF)
    • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
    • Transcript


    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

    NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

  • How to Apply
    To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/30/2024 to receive consideration.

    To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

    Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

    After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

    You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

    It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

    Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant .

    To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .


    Agency contact information
    Yokota NAF HR Office
    Email
    374fss.hro@us.af.mil
    Address
    Yokota Resource Management Flight
    374 FSS/FSCN
    Unit 5119, Bldg 316
    APO AP, AP 96328-5119
    US
    Next steps
    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
  • Fair and Transparent
    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:


  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.


Help
This job is open to
  • The public
    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
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