Job title: Technical Writer-Editor
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
This position is responsible for producing materials on complex issues for both a technical and non-technical audience. The technical writer-editor will be responsible for coordinating, developing, writing, and editing content for dissemination to various audiences to be consumed in multiple ways, such as in print, on social media, on the website, and on audio/video. The technical writer-editor ensures accuracy, consistency and completeness of publications and other products.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/08/2024 to 03/19/2024
Salary
$117,962 – $153,354 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – May be required for meeting, conferences, and/or training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time – Full Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
JP-24-113
Control number
780862400
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is not a remote position. The duty station is Washington, DC. The selectee will be required to report to the duty station at least 4 days in a bi-weekly pay period. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Applicants will be considered under Delegated Examining and/or Merit Promotion procedures based upon eligibility.
Duties
(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
Reviews and edits statistical manuscripts for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with established principles and guidelines for presenting technical or statistical information.
Writes or edits a range of technical materials, such as reports of research findings; scientific or technical articles, news releases, and periodicals; regulations in technical areas; or technical manuals, specifications, brochures, and pamphlets; speeches or scripts on scientific or technical subjects.
Performs a variety of editorial duties related to editorial production.
Collaborates with subject matter experts, researchers, web content managers and other writers to ensure that written material and other products are comprehensible to a wide audience of readers, including Congress, Department officials, and the general public.
Designs graphics or layout of written material and creates the necessary templates and outlines to assist writers and others in developing compliant material for release in various formats including print, multimedia, and social media, and online.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Submit all required documents and Online Assessment Questionnaire.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- 1-year probationary period may be required.
See Other Information for further requirements.
Qualifications
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GRADE 13:
Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that required substantial subject-matter or technical knowledge of the field. Specialized experience is defined as: coordinating and disseminating the publication of complex information and materials; editing or writing statistically significant content to non-technical audiences, such as policy makers, media, and the general public; applying agency style standards for written, graphic, and multimedia materials; and, conducting research analysis, and interpretation of information on a variety of subjects and developing technical materials for presentation.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as descried above will be further evaluated based upon the following technical qualifications.
– Ability to communicate in writing.
– Ability to write and edit technical materials.
– Knowledge of reference sources and research techniques.
– Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
– Knowledge of statistics and its applications.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM’s website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
See Other Information.
Additional information
This position is included in the bargaining unit.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade by the closing date.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee’s presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit – parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management’s website at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc.
Fitness Reimbursement: OJP offers a fitness reimbursement program for employees’ individual fitness-related expenditures.
OJP also offers credit union services, a health unit, and on-site nurse for your usage.
Transit Benefits: To defray your commuting cost, we are pleased to offer the Employee Transit Benefit Program.
Expected salary: $117962 – 153354 per year
Location: Washington DC
Job date: Sun, 17 Mar 2024 05:52:06 GMT
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