The National Gallery of Art, Washington, has a web design/production
position available.

See job description below, or go to: http://www.nga.gov/resources/employ.htm
or call,  VACANCY REQUEST LINE   202-842-6283

Vacancy Announcement Number: 00-44

Opening Date:  06/09/2000
Closing Date:  06/30/2000
  Position:  VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST  (Web site)
                   GG-1084-09
  Salary: $35,310 per year - $45,900 per year

Open to all qualified persons.

  Major Duties:  Incumbent is assigned to the Information Systems
Department of the Treasurer's Office and is responsible for assisting
in the design and production of graphics and layouts published on the
National Gallery of Art's World Wide Web site (www.nga.gov).  Creates
original graphics, converts materials to web compatible graphics,
develops Web page layouts of text and images using HTML, and
determines navigation within assigned projects.  Sends and receives
digital imaging files between personal computer workstations as
needed for Web graphics.  Updates time-based HTML pages. Responds to
external e-mail inquiries pertaining to the Web site received through
Webfeedback or forwards inquiries to appropriate Gallery staff member.

Qualifications Required:
Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook
requirements for PF-1084-9.  This requires at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal
service OR two years of graduate education or a Master's degree with
a major in graphics design emphasizing Web page design and
production.  Specialized experience is experience involving Web page
design and production.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook
requirements for PF-1084-9.  This requires at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal
service OR two years of graduate education or a Master's degree with
a major in graphics design emphasizing Web page design and
production.  Specialized experience is experience involving Web page
design and production.

  Basis of Rating:
Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be rated and
ranked on the knowledges, skills and abilities, and other
characteristics (KSA's) required to perform the duties of the
position.  Please review KSA's carefully.  Include in the write-ups
such things as experience in and out of Federal service that gave you
the specific knowledge, skill or ability; objectives of your work;
and evidence of your success (such as  accomplishments, awards
received, etc.)

  Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule:
THIS IS A PERMANENT, PRIVATE FUNDED POSITION WHICH DOES NOT CONFER
COMPETITIVE FEDERAL STATUS TO THE INCUMBENT.  THE SELECTED CANDIDATE
WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE,LIFE INSURANCE, RETIREMENT
COVERAGE, AND SICK/ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUAL.

Conditions of Employment:
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and
nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete
for civil service jobs.  Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens
only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified
citizens available for the position.

Other Information:
How To Apply:
If application is submitted by mail, it must be postmarked by the
closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.  Hand
delivered applications must be received by closing date.

Please submit the following documents to the address provided in this
announcement:

(1) A written application for employment.  You may use OF-612
(Optional Application for Federal Employment), a resume, or submit an
alternative format.  You must include all of the information
specified in this vacancy announcement and all information listed in
the Office of Personnel Management's brochure "Applying for a Federal
Job (OF-510). Applications must be Typed or Printed clearly in dark
ink.

(2) Narrative assessment of your qualifications in terms of the
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics (KASOCS)
identified within this announcement.  Describe experience (paid or
unpaid), education, training and self-development as related to the
KASOCS.

Federal status candidates and National Gallery of Art employees must
submit the following performance appraisal to receive employment
consideration.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM

NAME OF CANDIDATE:

VACANCY NO.: 00-44
POSITION TITLE, SERIES, AND GRADE: Visual Information Specialist, PF-1084-9

INSTRUCTIONS TO RATER: From your personal knowledge, give your
objective evaluation of the candidate named above on each of the KSAO
listed below.

        4 = Outstanding
        3 = Excellent
        2 = Fully Successful
        1 = Minimally Satisfactory
        0 = Unsatisfactory
        N/O = Not Observed

        KSAO'S TO BE RATED: Please check applicable rating

1. Skill in desktop publishing operations involving familiarity with both
Macintosh and PC systems, HTML, Adobe photoshop, and QuarkXpress
(SELECTIVE FACTOR)

        ___ 4   ___ 3   ___ 2   ___ 1   ___ 0   ___ N/O

        2. Ability  to plan work effectively in adherence to tight
deadlines and the
        management of numerous projects simultaneously

        ___ 4   ___ 3   ___ 2   ___ 1   ___ 0   ___ N/O


        3. Ability to effectively interact and work with a variety of
personnel and
        staff

        ___ 4   ___ 3   ___ 2   ___ 1   ___ 0   ___ N/O

         RATER'S SIGNATURE:

        Date:

        RATER'S TITLE:

        Candidate is entitled to see this appraisal if he or she requests.


        For additional information about this position please contact:
        Contact:  VACANCY REQUEST LINE  202-842-6283
        Please submit your application package to:
                               NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
                               PERSONNEL OFFICE
                               WASHINGTON, DC   20565

        The National Gallery is an equal opportunity employer.  All eligible
        candidates will be considered without regard to non-merit factors.