USA Staffing

Position Title: Writer-Editor
Agency: Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
Announcement Number: 23-TIGTA-133-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, March 13, 2023 to Monday, March 27, 2023

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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.

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. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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1. You must meet the specialized experience requirements for this position, with at least one (1) full year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent. This experience as provided below, should have equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. This specialized experience includes:

- Editing reports and technical documents for publication, including those developed by others; AND
- Advising others on content development and publishing policies and practices; AND
- Identifying and addressing communication needs with internal and external stakeholders.

Do you have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience as described above?

A. Yes

B. No

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

A. Yes

B. No

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

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

B. I have written 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 in report form.

E. I have written published articles.

F. I have used innovative/new communication methods in crafting reports or documents to describe issues.

G. I have written reports or documents explaining complex issues in simple terms.

H. None of the above

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

A. Quality and accuracy of content

B. Editorial correctness

C. Technical accuracy

D. Technical meaning

E. None of the above

5. Indicate the following choices that demonstrate your experience with proofreading 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 of an audit/evaluation

C. Writing or rewriting portions of final audit/evaluation 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

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

A. The level of awareness and expected reaction of the intended audience

B. Agency policy

C. Government, agency, or other periodical style requirements

D. Consistency with other information presented by the agency

E. Government Auditing Standards Yellow Book standards

F. United States Printing Office Style Manual

G. Associated Press (AP) formatting

H. Chicago Manual of Style formatting

I. None of the above

7. Select all responses describing your experience with identifying rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information.

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

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

C. Reporting the results of research

D. Announcing regulations

E. Providing training and operating manuals for employees

F. Interpreting themes and conflicting of view in expository narratives

G. Citing and articulating policy

H. None of the above

8. Choose which documents or articles you have experience drafting or leading others in drafting:

A. Semiannual reports to Congress

B. Reviews, audits, Inspections, or evaluation reports

C. Investigative Reports of Findings

D. Letters or Memoranda

E. Internet material such as postings, webpage content, blogs, twitter, or other online media

F. Speeches, video scripts, or presentations

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

H. Statements for the press and responses to press inquiries

I. Articles for print, magazine, or other print periodical media

J. Testimony

K. Graphic designs

L. None of the above

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

A. Reviewing previous publications

B. Interpreting policy or regulations

C. Researching economic, political, and social trends

D. Interviewing subject matter experts

E. Attending meetings

F. Observing activity

G. None of the above

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