- Position Title
- Technical Writer Editor
- Agency
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Announcement Number
- TMCO-DCTP-24-12500353-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 to Tuesday, August 27, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of 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.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
How did you hear about this USPTO job opportunity? (No Choice Limit)
2.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous five-year period?
3.
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
4.
If you answered "Other" to the above question, please enter the agency and organization.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Technical Writer Editor position with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Your resume and the responses you provide 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
In order to qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12).
Do you have specialized experience digesting and distilling complex legislative, regulatory, legal, and quantitative information into plain and clear language for external stakeholders; AND Developing policies related to use of plain writing; AND Providing input and guidance to the communication portion of strategic communication planning?
Do you have specialized experience digesting and distilling complex legislative, regulatory, legal, and quantitative information into plain and clear language for external stakeholders; AND Developing policies related to use of plain writing; AND Providing input and guidance to the communication portion of strategic communication planning?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Utilizes data-informed insight to drive improvements to internal and external communication products.
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Generates and implements new written communication approaches and methods in order to enhance public understanding of complex programs, legal information, and important initiatives affecting a large and diverse domestic and international set of audiences.
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Reaches out to audience groups and key stakeholders through appropriate channels to get feedback on Trademarks' official website, publications, and forms, and uses the feedback to improve content, functionality, and organization.
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Serves as liaison between business stakeholders and other groups to ensure adherence to the Plain Writing guidelines and organizational style guidance.
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Drafts, reviews, and edits new content for external stakeholders.
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Conducts periodic reviews of existing written content to ensure it is user friendly, current, and relevant, and routes such for updates on a periodic or as-needed basis.
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Evaluates, monitors, and measures the development and execution of written solutions to improve applicants' experience across critical touchpoints (e.g., website, email alert messages, social media, publications; and online forms).
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Reviews ideas and suggestions for wording changes that the Intellectual Property (IP) stakeholder groups, the public, and USPTO personnel submit, and recommends whether they should be adopted based on plain-writing principles.
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Mastery of planning, organizing, and executing various functions in support of Trademarks' delivery of written information to external stakeholders
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Ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and networks to locate, evaluate, use, and create information coupled with a working knowledge of latest technologies, and an understanding of how these can be used most effectively.
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Expert knowledge of writing and editing, combined with the ability to advise staff and supervisors on how to best develop and present written material that is current, useful, relevant, easy to understand, and highly effective in communicating with key audiences.
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Skill in applying this level of knowledge to develop and apply new approaches to the most difficult and complex written content problems by developing or evaluating content for its likelihood of enhancing the targeted audience's understanding and acceptance of Trademarks programs.
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Ability in leading, coaching, and mentoring others.
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Collaborates with customer experience and user experience design teams to develop new ways to improve the understandability of written documentation.
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Meets with Trademarks representatives on a regular basis to provide direction and guidance and to exchange information related to use of plain language in writing.
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Skill to establish and facilitate effective working relationships with all levels of Trademarks personnel having varied personalities and skill sets.