- Position Title
- Technical Writer-Editor (Auto)
- Agency
- Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
- Announcement Number
- MCAD25587627-0200R Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 31, 2025 to Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
Resume Length Pilot Acknowledgement
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The Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) states that resumes should be limited to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. (NOTE: You may select either response A or B to acknowledge; this question serves only as a reminder of the notice on the JOA).
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Technical Writer-Editor (Auto) position with Department of the Army. 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.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Technical Writer-Editor (Auto) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Manage all layers of data as part of the management of the document's content and functionality.
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Ensure that the publications data addresses all applicable sections.
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Conduct quality assurance (QA) on Government or contractor-developed publications data.
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Advise Teams on publications policy.
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Manage publications that are associated with the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, services, and related support equipment.
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Edit technical manuals that support the mission.
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Monitor trends in technical communications or business management fields to identify innovative techniques for improving division procedures, techniques, equipment, and management control.
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Interpret implementing instructions to agency regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
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Responsible for managing all layers of data as part of the management of the document's content and functionality.
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Use Arbortext or technical writer/software programs to develop or edit Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) documents in accordance with applicable Document Type Definition (DTD).
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Develop publications formats that reflect changes in policies.
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Develop the publications Statement of Work.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, 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.