- Position Title
- Technical Writer-Editor
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- DE-10496647-19-DG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 9, 2019 to Monday, May 20, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Your resume must support the response you select. If your supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire, your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Technical Writer-Editor at the GS-11 level or equivalent pay band in the federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Technical Writer-Editor at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Organizes and establishes milestones for projects and ensures that they are met.
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Prepares project status reports.
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Coordinates with others in response to multiple, competing demands to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
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Coordinates with customers when problems or conflicts occur that might impact the timely completion of work.
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Writes and edits technical reports, studies, and audits that are logical, accurate, and appropriate for the intended audience.
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Writes, proofreads, and edits correspondence to ensure the use of correct grammar, punctuation, style, and format.
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Writes summaries and prepares summary documentation to convey results of technical reviews of reports.
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Prepares remarks and/or PowerPoint or other forms of visual presentation (graphics) to convey general and technical information.
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Uses desktop publishing software (e.g. PagePlus, Microsoft Word and Publisher) to prepare various documents.
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Experience in graphic design, including production of graphics.
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Uses advanced features of word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Word Perfect) to prepare a variety of documents.
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Uses presentation software programs (PowerPoint) and visual aids to convey strategic goals, results, general information, and technical information to various audiences.
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Identifies problems and uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, conclusions, and recommendations.
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Experience applying and leveraging technical knowledge and skills to accomplish assigned projects effectively and efficiently.
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Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating complex information of a technical nature.
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Experience using analytical tools such as Events and Causal Factors, Root Cause Analysis, or Barrier Analysis to formulate facts and circumstances from evidence gathered during the course of a marine accident investigation in order to form conclusions.
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Formulates new methods to address situations where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or unavailable.
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Presents information, analysis, ideas and positions in a clear, succinct, accurate, convincing manner, as is appropriate with the audience.
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Identifies and uses effective communication channels and methods (e.g., presentations, electronic dissemination, social media, etc.).
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Ability to use available information to influence others with diverse viewpoints in order to reach a consensus for a desired goal or objective.
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Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
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Presents investigation results and conclusions using various methods of communication such as lectures, written materials, and use of presentation software.
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Experience working and interacting with others in formal teams or organized groups to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.