- Position Title
- EDITOR
- Agency
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Announcement Number
- SAN-10009189-17-RF-585918D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to Wednesday, May 10, 2017
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member?
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse’s PCS orders AND
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
- the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.
MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.
If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.
NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1082-11, EDITOR.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. Your score may be lowered, or you may be found ineligible if your supporting documentation does not support your claims.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Check the accuracy of facts and sources to verify validity of finished publications.
3.
Copy and edit draft texts by revising or rewriting to improve elements (e.g., syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, style, publication format, endnote and bibliography format, use of tables and figures, consistency of expression, logical organization and development, readability).
4.
Copy, edit, and revise written work to reflect correct grammar, syntax, spelling, capitalization, style, and publication format.
5.
Edit written materials for publication (e.g., reports, articles, newsletters, magazines, news releases, training materials, brochures, interpretive handbooks, pamphlets, guidebooks, scholarly works, reference works, speeches, scripts).
6.
Consult author and instructional systems specialists on design and graphics to ensure the text, document, lesson, and manuscripts are structured in an approved format.
7.
Coordinate with authors to evaluate their input at each phase of the editing and production process.
8.
Determine overall length and tone of a narrative based on objectives, medium, and audience.
9.
Develop a layout and design format to incorporate photos, illustrations, and other graphics for final electronic files.
10.
Review publications to verify layout and design (e.g., typography, photographs, illustrations, charts, graphics) are suitable for reproduction.
11.
Research facts and documentation of sources.
12.
Research facts and sources to ensure validity of finished publications.
13.
Research historical and scholarly texts to check the accuracy of facts and documentation of sources.
14.
Research material for articles by observation, personal interviews, other published accounts, or from official notices instructions, and technical documents.
15.
Adjust the level of writing to the understanding of a diversified audience.
16.
Compose documents in areas that require knowledge of current government practices, policies, and issues related to writing and publishing.
17.
Prepare written documents (e.g., policy and tasking memos, technical articles, technical documents, news releases, presentations, original papers, articles, reports) for an organization.
18.
Prepare written guidelines for designers for adherence to professional standards and local guidelines.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?