- Position Title
- WRITER-EDITOR
- Agency
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Announcement Number
- DE-10611357-20-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 15, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
3.
The Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility. Are you claiming priority consideration under the WHS, PPP Pilot?
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Writer Editor, GS-1082-12, position with the Washington Headquarters Services.
1.
Qualification Requirements:
In order to qualify for this position you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector) which has given the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and are typically related to the work of the position to be filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer Editor at the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
In order to qualify for this position you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector) which has given the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and are typically related to the work of the position to be filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer Editor at the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position may require you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
3.
This position may require you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (SCI) security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
4.
This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
5.
This position may require you to work other than normal duty station hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime. Are you willing to meet these requirements?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Follows process steps as outlined in standard operating guidance.
7.
Reviews materials to ensure they are accurate, clear, concise, and in compliance with agency policy and standards and statutes.
8.
Performs follow-up to ensure quality of work product and/or actions are completed
9.
Utilize automation to conduct research and prepare documents.
10.
Utilize automated tools and equipment to write and edit materials.
11.
Utilize a tracking system to manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, responses and suspense dates.
12.
Provides alternate solutions for accomplishing a task to achieve the best results.
13.
Remains poised, calm, and ready to make decisions when faced with unexpected challenges.
14.
Interact with various individuals to build and maintain effective working relationships and gain acceptance on critical issues.
15.
Communicate with various levels of management to convey information
16.
Communicate with various individuals to persuade or influence on sensitive and/or controversial issues.
17.
Apply knowledge/understanding of organizational relationships to produce accurate documents.
18.
Conducts research on diplomatic, political and social issues of interest to Leadership to produce accurate responses, statements or other written material.
19.
Ensure written materials are accurate and do not conflict with agency and federal policies, statues, and regulations.
20.
Gather clear cut factual evidence of administrative issues and problems ensuring compliance with agency and federal policies, statutes, and regulations.
21.
Exercises discretion and judgement to prioritize and carry out assignments.
22.
Deals calmly and effectively in high stress situations and tight deadlines.
23.
Independently plans, designs and carries out projects and/or studies.
24.
Apply grammar, writing and editing practices to produce documents that relate to the style of the author.
25.
Write and edit material on critical issues/sensitive information tailored for specific audiences.
26.
Proofread and edit critical documents to ensure final work product conforms to agency (or equivalent) requirements.
27.
Articulate complex or sensitive thoughts, such as condolence letters, in writing to present to intended audiences
28.
Develop and/or revise written material to ensure documents match protocol guidelines, policy or established standards/requirements.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?