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Position Title
WRITER-EDITOR
Agency
Defense Media Activity
Announcement Number
DMA-22-11267050-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 18, 2021 to Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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 the USAJOBS Resource Center
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3. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new 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 the new duty location.

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

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



 
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of experience you fully possess for the Writer/Editor, GS-1082-12, position. Read all the statements completely before making your selection.
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In this section, please respond to questions about experience you have had, related to the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Carefully review the level of descriptions listed below. For each statement, select ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selection. (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. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience in applying fact-checking and proper language mechanics in various types of written communication:
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3. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to research answers to information in a product that seems suspicious or is missing.
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4. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to applies proper "voice" to varied types of content, i.e., news, feature, blog, broadcast, and social media products.
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5. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to tailoring products for consumption by external audiences.
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6. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with knowledge of Cabinet-level issues, priorities, and communication goals in evaluating written products intended for online publication.
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7. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to edit outreach materials such as news releases, web content, magazine and journal articles.
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8. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to coordinate with content providers and others involved in editorial processes.
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9. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to provide editorial assistance to other staff members.
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10. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to works diplomatically with writers to seek input on potential improvements to submitted products.
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11. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience to coordinate with content providers and others involved in editorial processes.
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