- Position Title
- Editor (Newspaper Copy) NF-04
- Agency
- Defense Media Activity
- Announcement Number
- O1NAFHT-24-12596569 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 31, 2024 to Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Are you a Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employee separated by a business-based action within the last year? If claiming yes, a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action must be uploaded with your application to receive priority consideration. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
2.
Are you a current Department of the Defense (DoD) Appropriated Fund employee serving in a continuous position with at least one year of continuous Department of the Defense (DoD) APF service? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. SF 50 or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: If you cannot provide a copy of your recent personnel action at the time of application, then your resume must clearly support your claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
3.
Are you a current or former Department of the Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) employee? If claiming yes, a copy of your most recent Personnel Action (e.g. DA Form 3434, or equivalent) will be requested to validate this claim. Note: if you cannot provide a copy of the DA Form 3434 with your application, your resume must clearly indicate your NAF experience. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
4.
Are you a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent must be uploaded with your application to validate this claim. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
5.
Are you the parent of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (1) permanently and totally disabled and (a) your spouse is totally and permanently disabled, or (b) you are unmarried or, if married, legally separated from your spouse? OR Are you the parent of a veteran was killed in action under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces (as defined by 5 USC 2108)? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
6.
Are you the spouse of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) who was (a) disabled and (b) the service member has been unable to qualify for any appointment in the civil service or in the government of the District of Columbia? OR Are you the unremarried widow/widower of a Veteran (as defined by 5 USC 2108) killed in action? If claiming yes, you will need to provide proof to validate this claim prior to a tentative job offer. For additional information, please copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
Provide Two (2) References
1.
In the narrative below, list two persons NOT related to you who can furnish information on your qualifications and character. Provide full name, address (complete with zip code), telephone number, email address, and occupation for each reference. Do not repeat names of supervisors.
Off Duty Enlisted
1.
Are you an Enlisted Military Service Member applying for off-duty employment? (If "Yes" a copy of your military Commander's permission to work off duty will be required prior to an offer of employment.)
Non-US National (Tier 1 Investigations or Higher)
Please read the following question carefully and indicate your response.
1.
Are you a non-U.S. National who has resided in the United States (or U.S. Territories) for less than 3-consecutive years immediately preceding your expected availability date for employment? (Example: Subtract 3 years from the date you are available for employment. Have you lived in the U.S. less than 3-years in the past, up until today?)
Area of Consideration
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Do you live in within a 50 mile local commuting area of Washington, DC?
Preferred
1.
Do you possess a four (4)-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in journalism and related work experience as described above.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in Editor (Newspaper Copy) with the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities. Please respond to the questions below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have three years' experience writing or editing for a print publication, a news service or a website that provides news or information?
2.
Do you have three years' experience using pagination software to design pages for publication or using a content management system to post stories or articles to the Internet?
3.
Do you have three years' experience editing stories for publication?
4.
Do you have three years' experience writing headlines and photo captions for publication?
5.
Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.