- Position Title
- EDITOR
- Agency
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Announcement Number
- DE-10319697-19-DJD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 18, 2018 to Wednesday, October 24, 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 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
3.
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.
4.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
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.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
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.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1082-11, Editor.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1082-09, Editor.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Research facts and sources to ensure validity of finished publications.
4.
Research historical and scholarly texts to check the accuracy of facts and documentation of sources.
5.
Analyze historic documents to present a historical hypothesis to be used in published articles, Documentary Edition Histories, monographs, or other scholarly publications.
6.
Perform extensive research in a variety of documentary materials (e.g., accession records, technical publications, books, manuscripts) to find and support answers.
7.
Verify factual information to prepare final reports for publication.
8.
Verify accepted English usage and grammatical structure as set forth in the Chicago Manual of Style or History Division Writing Guide.
9.
Check manuscripts for basic grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
10.
Edit books, pamphlets, manuscripts, or other publications to ensure the materials are clear and concise.
11.
Provide editorial assistance to authors regarding format and stylistic requirements.
12.
Proofread page proofs and other revisions against the original manuscripts.
13.
Determine if illustrations, photographs, charts, design, and layout are appropriate for articles.
14.
Prepare final files for design and production.
15.
Prepare or check indexes for designated publications that guide a reader (e.g., proper nouns found in the text or subjects of an abstract nature).
16.
Provide assistance with layout and design principles to format manuscript text and incorporate photos, illustrations, and other graphics.
17.
Verify illustrative materials are accurately sourced and captioned.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
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?