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Position Title
Writer-Editor
Agency
AmeriCorps
Announcement Number
AC-21-079-11170411 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 19, 2021 to Monday, August 2, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
3. I am currently employed by AmeriCorps as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (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). (limit characters)
4. I am a current AmeriCorps employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current AmeriCorps employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority. (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). (limit characters)
5. 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). (limit characters)
6. Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of AmeriCorps. (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). (limit characters)
7. 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). (limit characters)
8. 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). (limit characters)
9. 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). (limit characters)
10. 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). (limit characters)
11. 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).
 
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Writer/Editor position. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the position of Writer/Editor. Select only one letter. (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each of the following questions, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application (limit characters)
2. I have routinely performed the following duties for publications, television or radio. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
3. Select the response(s) that best describe your experience in preparing written documents. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
4. Select the response that best describes your experience preparing written documents by researching technical and project information to develop communication materials for general and specialized audiences. (limit characters)
5. Select the response(s) that best describe(s) your oral communication skills. (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
For each task provided, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training carrying out each task. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Interviewing stakeholders to gain insight and background for story development. (limit characters)
7. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Federal, state, and local agencies or governments; high-level organizational offices; outside interest groups; coworkers; and the general public. (limit characters)
8. Analyzing public reaction and recommends changes to improve understanding. (limit characters)
9. Participating in agency meetings and/or discussions involving individuals, groups and organizations working in support of, or opposing the policies, programs or work of the agency. (limit characters)
10. Writing, proofing, and editing content to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with brand platform, AP Style and Agency style guide. (limit characters)
11. Preparing responses to requests for technical and sensitive information by reviewing periodicals, technical publications, legislation, congressional committee actions, press releases and similar documents to obtain technical facts, figures and other information for use in preparing a response. (limit characters)
12. Preparing talking points as necessary within the framework of established policy guidelines. (limit characters)
13. Implementing communications campaigns in collaboration with other staff, as needed. (limit characters)
14. Staying abreast of the most current and effective communication methods and/or techniques. (limit characters)
15. Reviewing, updating, and providing style guide training for colleagues. (limit characters)
16. 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 eligibilities 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. (limit characters)