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Position Title: Writer-Editor
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
Announcement Number: 21-VAOIG-416-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, October 7, 2021 to Thursday, October 21, 2021

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Would you like the opportunity to be considered for similar positions that require the same knowledge, skills and abilities?

A. Yes

B. No

For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Preparing, reviewing, editing, and writing documents for distribution to a variety of audiences.
Examples of such experience might include:
Editing reports or other written documents developed by others for publication; OR
Advising and assisting authors during the writing stage; OR
Critically reviewing reports or other written documents for clarity and coherence; OR
Communicating information in reports to internal and external audiences.

1. Choose the answer that best describes your specialized experience.

A. I am qualified at the GS-13 level because I have one year or more of GS-12 level or equivalent experience as described above which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience as describe.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you have experience communicating technical or management issues in reports to internal and external audiences?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Please select all choices that demonstrate your experience with editing documents.

A. Evaluating the logical and effective sequence of drafts and final report narratives.

B. Evaluating the overall length and tone of draft and final reports based on the objectives, scope, and methodology.

C. Writing or rewriting portions of final reports, testimony, letters, memorandums, and other written products.

D. Consulting on illustrative report material such as tables, graphs, and figures.

E. None of the above.

4. Select all types of documents or articles you have experience in writing:

A. Semiannual Reports to Congress

B. Audits, Reviews or Evaluations Reports

C. Testimony

D. Letters and / or Memorandums

E. Internet material such as postings, webpage content, blogs, twitter, etc.

F. Speeches, video scripts and / or presentations

G. Press releases, fact sheets and / or public statements on policy issues

H. Statements for the press and responses to press inquiries

I. Articles for print, magazine and / or other traditional media

J. Newsletters

K. Content for graphic designs

L. None of the above

5. I have experience researching and considering the following when it comes to creating and advising on documents:

A. Agency policy.

B. Government, agency, and/or periodical style requirements.

C. Consistency with other information presented by the agency.

D. The level of knowledge and expected reaction of the intended audience.

E. None of the above.

6. Select the response(s) that describe your experience in researching, analyzing, and interpreting complicated or controversial information for publications:

A. Speeches and articles to determine the appropriate tone to better convince an audience.

B. Manuals for appropriate use of nomenclature or terms for technical processes or proceedings (e.g., medical, legal, etc.).

C. Congressional hearings to recognize the political interests and sensitivity to a subject or issue.

D. Applications (some may be electronic) and methods to promote the organizations social network to raise awareness.

E. None of the above.

7. I have experience applying analytical techniques in gathering facts and compiling data by:

A. Reviewing previous publications

B. Interview subject matter experts

C. Attending meetings

D. Observing activity

E. None of the above

8. Please select all choices that demonstrate your experience with proofreading documents:

A. Evaluating the logical and effective sequence of drafts and final healthcare report narratives.

B. Evaluating the overall length and tone of draft and final healthcare reports based on the objectives, scope, and methodology of the healthcare inspection.

C. Writing or rewriting portions of final healthcare reports, testimony, letters, memorandums, and other written products.

D. Consulting on illustrative report material such as tables, graphs, and figures.

E. None of the above.

9. Please select all informational messages you have experience communicating.

A. Articulating policy

B. Making public reports on the activities and plans of an agency

C. Explaining and utilizing agency polices, regulations, and laws

D. Reporting the results of research

E. Announcing regulations

F. Providing training and operating manuals for employees

G. Interpreting themes and conflicting points of view in expository narratives

H. None of the above

10. I have edited written products in a manner that improves the following:

A. Quality

B. Ensures editorial correctness

C. Ensures technical accuracy

D. Ensures clarity of meaning

E. None of the above

11. Choose the statement(s) that describe the writing experience you have used as part of your job.

A. I have developed written materials for briefings, meetings, or conferences.

B. I have written clear, logical, concise, and persuasive materials for various audiences.

C. I have drafted reports, memoranda, and correspondence for signature by higher-level officials.

D. I have written decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations.

E. I have written multiple published articles.

F. I have used innovative methods in crafting reports or documents to amplify issues.

G. I have adapted written material for presentation in a variety of social media.

H. None of the above.

12. I have experience performing the following:

A. Articulating policy

B. Making public reports on the activities and plans of an agency

C. Explaining and utilizing agency polices, regulations, and laws

D. Reporting the results of research

E. Announcing regulations

F. Providing training and operating manuals for employees

G. Interpreting themes and conflicting points of view in expository narratives

H. None of the above

13. Select all types of documents or article you have experience writing:

A. Audit/Evaluation Reports

B. Letters and/or Memorandums

C. Speeches, video scripts, and/or presentations

D. Press releases, fact sheets, and/or public statements on policy issues

E. Statements for the press and responses to press inquiries

F. Articles for print, magazine, and/or other traditional media

G. Newsletters

H. Graphic Designs

I. None of the above

14. Choose the statement(s) that describe the writing experience you have used as part of your job.

A. I have developed written materials for briefings, meetings, or conferences.

B. I have written clear, logical, concise, and persuasive materials for various audiences.

C. I have drafted reports, memoranda, and correspondence for signature by higher-level officials.

D. I have written decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations.

E. I have written multiple published articles.

F. I have used innovative methods in crafting reports or documents to amplify issues.

G. None of the above.

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