WRITER-EDITOR

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a writer-editor with responsibility for researching, analyzing, distilling, and presenting information either in a variety of fields or, with a broad and nonspecialized approach, in a single field.

In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS 1082 series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes Writing articles for organization newspaper, web site and specialized trade publications.

Performing layout of text and artwork for the organization newspaper. Editing materials submitted for publication to ensure adherence to agency policy and guidelines.

Editing text for grammatical correctness, clarity, appropriate reading level, and consistency with regulations and style and format requirements of the media and the publications used OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least to (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B or J.D if related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of grammar, writing, editing practices, and style requirements.

Knowledge of readily available sources of information on the appropriate subjects including library resources and subject-matter experts.

Knowledge of desktop publishing technology to draft, edit, design, and develop manuscripts into camera-ready copy. Skill in developing, analyzing, and selecting appropriate information to be presented.

Skill in fact-finding techniques to gather and verify information and to write and edit materials such as reports, articles, pamphlets, scripts, or speeches.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Writes materials on a variety of subjects such as reports, articles, pamphlets, scripts, or speeches. Edits manuscripts and other written materials prepared by others.

Assists subject-matter experts to meet required publication standards.

Manages individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through to distribution, and coordinates the activities of other publishing personnel.