Audiovisual Production Specialist

About the opportunity

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking an Audiovisual Production Specialist to support agency informational and messaging production projects. The role involves overseeing all facets of media production, including audio, video, photography, and graphic design, as well as managing essential equipment and developing contract specifications for procurement. This position is located in Del Rio, Texas, within the U.S. Border Patrol, Del Rio Sector.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $74,678.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $97,087.00 (GS-11, Step 10)
• Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Other potential benefits: flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers
• Disabled veteran leave for those with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years.
• Must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable.
• Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service by 09/02/2026.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation.

Required documents

• Resume in English (maximum two pages, PDF recommended) containing full legal name, address, phone number, complete work history with detailed duties, dates (MM/DD/YY), hours worked per week, job title, and series/grade/salary if applicable.
• Responses to the job questionnaire.
• Responses to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment.
• For current/former federal employees: Most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing competitive status, SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, and SF-50 supporting time-in-grade requirements.
• For those qualifying based on education: Copy of college transcripts (unofficial acceptable initially) or a list of coursework from an accredited institution.
• For CTAP eligibles: Separation notice, most recent SF-50, most recent performance rating, and relevant agency/OPM/Military notifications.
• For current/former political appointees: Initial and termination SF-50s and a statement regarding the most recent political appointment.

When to apply

• Application deadline: 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/02/2026.
• Online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of the announcement if the link is received after the close.

How to apply

• Click the 'Apply Online' button on USAJOBS.
• Answer the application questions and attach all required supporting documentation.
• Submit the application prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/02/2026.
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments if notified via email or the application submission screen after submitting the application.