- Position Title
- Writer-Editor
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 18-OGC-10135260 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 to Thursday, March 22, 2018
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 a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
4.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Assessment 1
Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems, which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
1.
This vacancy is open to current employees of the Federal Judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) and applicants who currently live in the Washington, DC commuting area. From the descriptions below, select how you meet this requirement.
2.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in TWO of the following:
- Performing research on broad range of issues, which may include legal and historical research on legal and/or policy issues.
- Preparing and composing documents and other written materials, such as correspondence, policy documents, minutes, or reports.
- Drafting and/or reviewing correspondence and other written materials for completeness, accuracy, and grammatical correctness.
3.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing TWO areas of the specialized experience described above. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 2,000 characters.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience adjusting the level of writing to the understanding of a diversified audience?
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience composing original materials from searched information or information provided to you?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience review high-level written material for editorial quality to ensure compliance with guidance?
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing policy or procedural documents in order to suggest additions, deletions, or revisions?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience recommending changes when documents are unclear or extensive rewriting is required to achieve a more organized presentation directly with the writer?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience delivering clear, effective communication in an organizational setting?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing customer service to internal and/or external customers?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non consideration for this position.