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Position Title
Writer-Editor
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
22-0500-11275910-DP-NT Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 to Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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 a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

 For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
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• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Writer/Editor, GS-1082-11/12 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. (limit characters)
Specialized Qualifications (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer/Editor, GS-1082-11/12. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer/Editor GS-11.
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2. Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer/Editor GS-12.
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For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Proofread and correct errors in a variety of documents, assignments and other printed material used by staff.
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4. Examine written material for clarity and consistency with policies and style requirements.
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5. Ensure information is accurate and presented in a logical order.
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6. Provide guidance on grammar, usage, and other fundamentals of written communication to authors and other subject-matter experts.
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7. Research methodologies, terminology, organizational goals, and related policy to query material that appear inaccurate or open to misinterpretation.
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8. Prepare letters, memorandums, reports and other documents in response to inquiries from outside sources.
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9. Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, terminology, usage, organization, format, style, tone, and readability of documents.
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10. Propose and write substantive revisions to improve the clarity, sequence, or scope of presentation.
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11. Prepare outline of content, (i.e., composition, order of presentation, sections, article titles) and establish timeframes for completion.
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12. Ensure written materials are complete, appropriate and conform to policies, regulations, and terminology.
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13. Research and compile information for workshops and training sessions, special reports, fact sheets, slides, scripts, etc.
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14. Prepare product for mass distribution through web sites and electronic mail.
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15. Ensure information and data presented directly support both the objectives of the document and the author's conclusions.
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16. Establish primary information objectives of each issue and topics to be developed
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17. Perform comprehensive editorial review, to include copy-editing for grammar, usage, syntax, and professional style.
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18. Ensure documents are reviewed and edited in a timely manner.
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19. Provide technical advice and recommendations on all aspects of written material, such as brochures, library references, and regulations.
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20. Rewrite deficient documents written by others to ensure information is clearly and accurately presented to the intended audience.
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21. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
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22. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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