Writer-Editor

Duties

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 band and nonspecialized approach, in a single field.

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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  At least one (1) year of specialized experience researching analyzing, distilling, and presenting information either in a variety of fields or, with a broad and nonspecialized approach, in a single field.  This experience must have been at a level of difficulty and complexity sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this position.  It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc.

OR

 

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent Graduate Degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level Graduate Education leading to such a degree or L.L. B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university.  Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.  NOTE:  YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

 

OR

 

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: You must have a combination of the specialized experience and education as described in "1" and "2" above that equals 100 percent when combined to equal the required 1 year of specialized experience needed for this position.  NOTE:  YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

 

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

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.

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.

 

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /U.S. education program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.