GS-1020

Illustrating

Performs illustrating work including technical illustration, scientific illustration, and visual communication.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12📁1000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1020

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in art, illustration, graphic design, or related field
Portfolio demonstrating illustration skills

Experience: Professional experience creating illustrations for publications, exhibits, or other media.

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 technical illustrations
•Develop scientific visuals
•Design graphics
•Produce visual aids
•Support publications
•Manage illustration projects

🎯Key Competencies

Drawing Skills

Proficiency in freehand drawing and sketching.

Digital Illustration

Skill in using digital illustration software.

Visual Communication

Ability to convey information through visual imagery.

Technical Illustration

Skill in creating accurate technical and scientific illustrations.

Color Theory

Understanding of color principles and application.

Design Software

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and similar tools.

Attention to Detail

Ability to create precise, accurate illustrations.

Collaboration

Skill in working with writers, editors, and subject matter experts.

🔑Resume Keywords

Create technical illustrationsDesign graphicsDevelop scientific visualsIllustratingManage illustration projectsProduce visual aidsSupport publications

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