- Position Title
- Writer-Editor
- Agency
- Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
- Announcement Number
- FRTIB-18-AS-08-DE-10222141 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 15, 2018 to Thursday, June 28, 2018
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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:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- 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.
3.
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:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Writer-Editor position with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification based on the documents and references you submit. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and / or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
GS-12 Specialized Experience: I have one year experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or band in the Federal service which involves interpreting difficult and complex material and applying the information to creating, writing, and editing material intended for a general or targeted audiences; integrating the principles of Plain Language and the rules of English composition, grammar, and sentence structure into a variety of media; and applying knowledge of the different techniques used for various communications media (print, web, social media), and tailoring the product to the assigned medium.
2.
GS-13 Specialized Experience: I have one year experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or band in the Federal service which involves 1) integrating the principles of Plain Language and the rules of English composition, grammar, and sentence structure into a variety of media; 2) writing and editing products, including booklets, fact sheets, forms, tax notices, web content, marketing materials, and video scripts; 3) copyediting and correcting grammar, punctuation, style, and format, according to the style conventions of the agency; 4) analyzing complex information, interpreting the information, and applying it to writing and editing material for a variety of media; 5) interpreting difficult and complex material and applying the information to creating, writing, and editing material intended for a general or targeted audiences; 6) experience applying different writing and editing techniques used for various communications media (print, web, social media), tailoring the product to the assigned medium; and 7) assessing information needs and identifying the best strategies and media to be used to achieve desired goals and objectives.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Which statement best describes your experience editing written material to ensure that it is well organized and grammatically correct, and that sentence structure and choice of words is clear, simple, appropriate, and unambiguous?
4.
Which statement best describes your ability to ensure that drafts and final copies accurately reflect rules, policies, and requirements of the organization?
5.
Which statement best describes your experience reviewing final copy for print accuracy and quality?
6.
Which statement best describes your experience facilitating the organization's internal review of forms and publications and modifies drafts as necessary.
7.
I have performed the following writer-editor tasks as a routine part of my job. (Select All That Apply)
8.
From the following, select the written material(s) you have edited or reviewed. (Select All That Apply)
9.
From the List below, choose the response(s) that reflect your experience editing and proofreading various written materials. (Select All That Apply)
10.
As a regular part of my job, I have ensured format, organization, and style of documents are consistent with agency guidelines.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Which statement best describes your experience developing communications campaigns and project plans that detail individual phases, requirements and responsibilities, and milestones?
12.
Which statement best describes your experience monitoring assigned projects throughout the design, development, and production phases to ensure that schedules are met, proofs are received, reviewed, and approved in a timely manner and the final product is made available through all relevant distribution sources?
13.
Which statement best describes your experience participating in the identification of target groups and solicitation of participant feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's communication programs and initiatives?
14.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to write and edit booklets, forms, correspondence, and other informational material that is distributed through a variety of media.
15.
Which statement best describes your experience developing written and electronic materials to ensure that they meet the organization's standards for quality, accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Which statement best describes your experience crafting social media content to educate targeted audience about the products and services provided by the organization?
17.
Which answer best describes your experience in writing featured articles and fact sheets about complex topics in lay language that were posted on an organization's website that currently exist online?
18.
From the list below, select the choice(s) that reflect your experience publishing media in the following areas: (Select All That Apply)
19.
Your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal from the position/agency. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Failure to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration for this position.
Do you verify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate, and do you accept that if your supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower and/or may be removed from further consideration?
Do you verify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate, and do you accept that if your supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower and/or may be removed from further consideration?