- Position Title
- WRITER/EDITOR (SPEECHWRITER)
- Agency
- Federal Housing Finance Agency
- Announcement Number
- OCAC-22-03 DE/MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 13, 2021 to Monday, December 27, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a US citizen? If so, you can apply under this eligibility, without having worked for the Federal Government before. Veteran's preference applies.
3.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Current federal employees with career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold or have held a position at a lower grade level than the position being announced.
- Transfer or Reinstatement eligibles: current federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
- Current federal employees with career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold or have held a position at the same or higher grade level than the position being announced.
- Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
- Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
Assessment 1
1.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the specialized experience needed to qualify for this position. From the description below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
I researched, wrote, and edited a variety of materials, including articles, speeches, press releases, and other products on the mission, operations, history, objectives, interests, viewpoints, and needs of an Agency.
3.
I gathered, developed, and checked the accuracy of information from a wide range of sources, then interpreted and explained specifics on a variety of subjects.
4.
I wrote, and edited material tailored to specified media/audiences. Prepared assignments based on input from subject matter experts and agency/organization policy experts often culling information from a number of sources.
5.
I reviewed other written work and documents for editorial quality, consistency, and compliance with an organization's Official Documents Policy, format, content guidance, accuracy, readability, and appropriateness.
6.
I maintained awareness of current government writing and reporting style and format requirements and worked directly with senior staff to resolve questions about content and technical application.
7.
I worked directly with, and on behalf of, elected/appointed public officeholders or private-sector executives to write, edit, and lead the staff review process of written and public-speaking materials covering housing or mortgage finance from a policy, economic, or business perspective.
8.
I reviewed, edited, and provided original contributions to written material drafted by senior staff covering legislative, regulatory, economic, or financial issues on matters related to housing or mortgage finance.
9.
I evaluated pertinent media reports and identified issues that need to be addressed by an organization and advised on the best method to present information.
10.
I provided writing support to members of an organization's staff, ensuring that graphics and documents reviewed adhered to established organization standards for quality, format, and style.
11.
I served as a speechwriter for an executive of an organization/agency, and researched, wrote, and edited a variety of materials, including articles, speeches, press releases, and other products on the mission, operations, history, objectives, interests, viewpoints, and needs of the Agency.
12.
I interacted with stakeholders and subject matter experts and used their input, as applicable and appropriate, along with information from reference guides, to produce work products.
13.
I met with subject matter experts (SMEs) on content of written materials and discussed drafts with SMEs to determine edits and give feedback.