- Position Title
- Writer-Editor
- Agency
- Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army
- Announcement Number
- NCHT189007737177D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 29, 2018 to Thursday, July 12, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be 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 veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: 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.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
This category includes spouses of active duty military members. To be eligible you:
• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,
• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,
• The position for which you are applying must be 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 veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting documentation: 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.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Writer-Editor at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Write and edit publications for policies regarding personnel management.
3.
Review the work of staff members for editorial quality and compliance with established style, format, content guidance, accuracy, and appropriateness.
4.
Conduct periodic reviews to ensure accuracy and relevancy of electronic publications.
5.
Responsible for the preparation and selection of material for posting to applicable areas of the organizations Web site.
6.
Write and edit personnel policy for revision or reissue of regulations, memos and pamphlets.
7.
Assist staff in preparing clear, accurate, and concisely written documents representing complex issues addressed to senior civilian and military executives.
8.
Adjust document tone and style so that it is suitable for the audience.
9.
Prepare written products in response to high priority taskings from senior leaders.
10.
Provide comprehensive editorial support for hardcopy and electronic publication.
11.
Evaluate documents in terms of purpose, audience, scope, content, organizational, and logic.
12.
Edit multiple publications for specific area/policy.
13.
Ensure clarity and correctness of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
14.
Determine mechanics and expression are consistent in written documents.
15.
Ensure logical organization and development and general readability.
16.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.