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Position Title
Writer-Editor
Agency
U.S. International Trade Commission
Announcement Number
DE-22-014-SP Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 to Monday, May 2, 2022
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 veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR

• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, submit 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. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 CTAP 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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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Writer-Editor, GS-1082-9/11/12/13, position with the U.S. International Trade Commission. 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. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you currently, or have you been within the last 5 years, a Presidential appointee (with or without Senate confirmation), Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, an appointee serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, or a Non-career SES employee in the Executive Branch?
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer-Editor at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer-Editor at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
4. Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer-Editor at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
5. Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Writer-Editor at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (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. Provide advice regarding matters such as grammar, pagination, references, reproduction, and distribution.
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7. Analyze illustrations to ensure written material accurately describes visual representation and make recommendations to modify illustrations when necessary.
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8. Please describe the types of documents you've edited. (limit characters)
9. Please describe the types of comments you've added to documents you've edited. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Advise methods for improving documents, such as rearranging of text and using appropriate phraseology for intended audience.
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11. Gather/verify facts to develop factual information that is clear and meaningful to the intended audience.
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12. Use current desktop publishing software applicable to print publication procedures.
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13. Incorporate content developed by subject-matter experts who are not trained as writers into final written products.
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14. Monitor the progress of the material through the publication process to facilitate final dissemination.
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15. Prioritize tasks; work to writing deadlines.
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16. Select the one choice that best describes your experience correcting grammar, spelling, punctuation sufficient to compose, review and edit reports.
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