- Position Title
- Writer-Editor
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-CDER-18-DE-10149341 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 7, 2018 to Tuesday, March 13, 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 current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
3.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions? AND
Do you:have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?
-- OR --
Are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, (Member #4 copy, indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the SF:15: Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
Do you:have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?
-- OR --
Are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, click here to review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, (Member #4 copy, indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the SF:15: Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action.
Assessment 1
1.
From the description below, select the one which best describes your experience that meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Writer/Editor, GS-1082-13.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provide guidance and expertise for developing, editing, and disseminating technical and scientific documents and messages.
3.
Develop or edit authoritative information on critical agency, scientific and regulatory issues.
4.
Use precise methods in selecting, organizing and correcting written work.
5.
Review and present logical evidence of new findings or accurate information for target audience.
6.
Evaluate accuracy of documents to ensure that information published is in accordance with policies and regulations.
7.
Independently editing, analyzing and writing complex documents and presentations.
8.
Responsible for writing or overseeing the writing of complex scientific, regulatory documents.
9.
Edit documents to target discrete audiences to amplify mission key initiatives, highlighting regulatory, scientific, compliance, and public education activities.
10.
Develop speeches, presentations and educational materials that involve highly complex topics.
11.
Develop written products that articulate, interpret, and explain complex programs and public health research findings to various audiences.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.