- Position Title
- Writer-Editor
- Agency
- Corporation for National and Community Service
- Announcement Number
- CNS-18-136-10326738 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 4, 2018 to Friday, October 19, 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.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am a current or former Career SES member whose ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualification Review Board (QRB) or I have successfully completed the SES Candidate Development program and have had my ECQs certified by OPM's QRB.
4.
I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
5.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of the Corporation for National and Community Service. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
6.
I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
7.
I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
8.
Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
9.
I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
10.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
11.
Are you currently or have you, within the last 5 years served as a political appointee, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
12.
Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Writer-Editor position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the Writer-Editor position. Select only one letter.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Have you served in AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or another national service program? (This service must be documented and described in your resume).
3.
If you answered yes to the question above, please tell us in which program(s) you served, including the location, start and end dates
For each task listed below, select a statement from A through D that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. If you leave any question blank your score will be negatively impacted. Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below. Please select one answer.
4.
Edits web copy.
5.
I review, organize, and restructure text within a document to make it more understandable.
6.
Drafting, editing, reviewing, and publishing digital content for websites and mass email communications.
7.
Uses AP and/or Chicago Style manuals and guidelines.
For the following statements, please respond Yes or No to the specific task.
8.
I produce or edit documents for mass email communications, strategic plans, so the information is readily understandable to the general public.
9.
I have written press releases, web-published content, or feature articles.
10.
I am familiar with "Federal Plain Language" guidelines.
11.
Select the task(s) listed below that demonstrate your experience working within a team environment. Select all that apply.
For each task listed below, select a statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. If you leave any question blank your score will be negatively impacted. Your resume must support your experience, education and/or training as claimed in the answers below. Please select one answer.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
12.
I have routinely worked with varied and complex website content management.
13.
I have a solid understanding of search engine optimization best practices.
14.
I monitor activities to ensure that projects are implemented and desired outcomes are achieved.
15.
I am conversant on web user experience (UX).
16.
I have worked with web communications and related technology including the Drupal content management system.
17.
I am proficient in HTML.
18.
I have worked with GovDelivery for mass email communication.
19.
I have analyzed web traffic using Google Analytics to best plan and manage the user experience on a website(s).
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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 eligibility may be canceled, 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 or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.