- Position Title
- Writer Editor GS-1082-13
- Agency
- DHS Headquarters
- Announcement Number
- DE-10324921-19-OI Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, October 12, 2018 to Thursday, October 18, 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.
ALL US CITIZENS
3.
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; 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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 Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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 Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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:
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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 Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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 Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
1.
Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the basic qualification requirements for a Writer-Editor at the GS-13 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Draft written correspondence to a variety of sources (e.g. Congress, GAO, IG, and others).
3.
Coordinate with Program Managers on communication strategy's status against established performance metrics.
4.
Perform analysis on issues regarding information to be disseminated to the public.
5.
Identify and define target audiences to receive published information.
6.
Provide consultation services to organization in the preparation and dissemination of information.
7.
Determine the appropriate length and tone of information to present to target audience.
8.
Provide advice and options to authors for presenting written material; and using Web-based technologies to draft, edit, and lay out material.
9.
Provide document control and manage communications documentation repository.
10.
Manage content for all communication vehicles and media (e.g. web-site, biogs, email, newsletters, multi-media presentations, videos).
10 .Oversee preparation, review and publication (as applicable) of annual reports, website content, draft articles, talking points, documents, templates, branding guidelines, graphs, slides, charts, awareness videos, etc.
10 .Oversee preparation, review and publication (as applicable) of annual reports, website content, draft articles, talking points, documents, templates, branding guidelines, graphs, slides, charts, awareness videos, etc.
11.
Utilize multi-media communication vehicles to develop and deliver effective communications and messaging for the Agency program, and in collaboration and sync with Agency programs, projects, investments, efforts and strategies.
12.
Utilize initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods, criteria, or proposed new policies.
13.
Works with program managers to develop tailored communications strategies for individual programs.
14.
Develop written products that articulate highly complex information/findings.
15.
Develop written information on the organization's mission, programs and research findings for publication.
16.
Research subject matter to verify the accuracy of information to be published.
17.
Manages establishment of collaboration, standards, and guidance to improve the consistency, quality and credibility of communication activities, brand management activities, and documentation for programs, products and services.
18.
Works with program managers to develop tailored communications strategies for individual programs.
19.
Develops and implements, in coordination with Program Managers, an effective communications strategy for the Agency in collaboration and sync with the balance of the Agency, win the support of major stakeholders and strengthen brand reputation and recognition.
20.
Establish communication standards, manages content of all communications vehicles, and develops and administers the communications documentation repository.
21.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.