- Position Title
- TECHNICAL WRITER-EDITOR
- Agency
- Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 8X-DCIPS-12135904-157358-JR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 22, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please answer the following question by selecting a response. NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select an eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you are not a US citizen, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
2.
US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
1.
I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
2.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
3.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
4.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
5.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
6.
Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)?
7.
24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for Technical Writer-Editor, GG-1083-12. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Technical Writer-Editor at the GG-1083-12 grade level. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Executes assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, deadlines and time frames for completion.
3.
Independently performs a detailed edit of complex scientific and technical documents.
4.
Works closely with the subject matter specialists in preparing products to provide guidance, and assisting them on problems of organization, presentation, style, format, and graphics.
5.
Reviews and verifies the information gathered by research or in consultation with subject-matter experts.
6.
Edits the text for grammatical correctness, clarity, appropriate reading level, and consistency with regulations and style and format requirements of the media and the publications used.
7.
Coordinates contents of final drafts with originators for the final narrative.
8.
Develops and oversees contract data for the acquisition of maintenance publications and provides certification/verification to contractors in the development and delivery of maintenance publications.
9.
Ensures Air Force Technical Orders (TO) applicable to employed systems and equipment are included in respective system indexes for field reference.
10.
Reviews incoming drafts and determines when a manuscript should not be accepted for publication in its current form because of serious editorial deficiencies, non-compliance with formal requirements, etc.
11.
Combines writings of Test Directors, Technical Advisors, engineers and other subject matter experts into a single coherent document.
12.
Discuss revisions with Test Directors and subject matter experts to confirm technical accuracy of information, providing advice and recommendations.
13.
Prepares products for publishing constituting authoritative findings and used by high-level agency officials, military experts and private developers to ensure systems meet user's needs.
14.
Furnishing logistics related technical support to integrated logistics reviews, conferences, program reviews and proposal evaluations.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
15.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.