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Position Title
WRITER-EDITOR
Agency
U.S. Marine Corps
Announcement Number
DE-10670250-20-TLL Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, December 20, 2019 to Monday, December 30, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
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
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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:
  • 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 have been (or will be) separated AND
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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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.
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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1082-09, WRITER-EDITOR. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Use desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, and lay out material or to design, print, and distribute it. (limit characters)
3. Use desktop publishing technology to prepare manuscripts for editing, proofreading, indexing, and typesetting. (limit characters)
4. Use electronic production methods throughout the editorial and review process to complete the review and corrections phase. (limit characters)
5. Analyze manuscripts to verify journalistic standards are met and in compliance with publishing and security policies. (limit characters)
6. Copy and edit draft texts by revising or rewriting to improve elements (e.g., syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, style, publication format, endnote and bibliography format, use of tables and figures, consistency of expression, logical organization and development, readability). (limit characters)
7. Adapt the style and format of material to conform to standards of style, grammatical references, and privileged information guidelines. (limit characters)
8. Verify accepted English usage and grammatical structure as set forth in the Chicago Manual of Style or History Division Writing Guide. (limit characters)
9. Collaborate with staff to select and acquire illustrative material used in publications. (limit characters)
10. Collaborate with subject matter experts to obtain requirements, policy formulation, and information about new initiatives to generate subject reports. (limit characters)
11. Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, administrators, and external community representatives. (limit characters)
12. Determine overall length and tone of a narrative based on objectives, medium, and audience. (limit characters)
13. Review publications to verify layout and design (e.g., typography, photographs, illustrations, charts, graphics) are suitable for reproduction. (limit characters)
14. Provide assistance with layout and design principles to format manuscript text and incorporate photos, illustrations, and other graphics. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. 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? (limit characters)