GS-1001

General Arts and Information

Performs arts and information work including visual arts, graphic design, and information presentation.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12📁1000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1001

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

GS-5: 4-year course of study leading to bachelor's degree in arts, communications, or related field
GS-7: 1 year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement

Experience: General experience in arts, communications, public information, or related fields.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Create visual materials
•Design graphics
•Develop informational content
•Manage visual programs
•Coordinate exhibitions
•Support communications

🎯Key Competencies

Program Development

Ability to develop and implement arts/information programs.

Content Creation

Skill in creating engaging content for various audiences.

Event Coordination

Ability to plan and execute cultural events and programs.

Communication

Skill in communicating information effectively.

Research

Ability to research arts, culture, and information topics.

Project Management

Skill in managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Stakeholder Engagement

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Creative Thinking

Ability to develop innovative approaches to arts and information.

🔑Resume Keywords

Coordinate exhibitionsCreate visual materialsDesign graphicsDevelop informational contentGeneral Arts and InformationManage visual programsSupport communications

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