- Position Title
- Technical Writer-Editor
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- HS-12715229-25-RR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 21, 2025 to Friday, April 4, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30%or more OR
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
- are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
5.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you
complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area
receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
6.
Are you a current federal employee in the competitive service that holds a career or career-conditional position?
To verify eligibility, submit a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent and competitive status.
To verify eligibility, submit a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent and competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2, box 24) and,
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1, box 34) and,
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your position title, series, grade, step and salary.
7.
Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
8.
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:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
9.
Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
10.
Are you a Land Management Eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act?
11.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
12.
Non-Competitive Current or Former Federal Employee:
Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am currently at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced; or
I have competed for and am currently at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am currently serving in a position with full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent competitive career appointment AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential; or
I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation as outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?
I am currently at a higher grade level than the full performance level of the position being announced; or
I have competed for and am currently at the same grade level as the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am currently serving in a position with full performance level equivalent to or higher than the full performance level of the position being announced;or
I am a former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent competitive career appointment AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential; or
I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation as outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
13.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medicalprofessional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medicalprofessional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
14.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnelaction form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnelaction form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) mustreflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) mustreflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
15.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly beforecompleting a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the basic requirements that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Technical Writer-Editor at the GS-14 level. In addition, you must meet specialized experience stated below.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Technical Writer-Editor at the GS-14 level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Independently uses complex data and written information from experts, reports, public hearings, testimony, submissions, and other documentation to draft, edit, proofread and prepare final written products.
4.
Independently writes, rewrites, proofreads and edits technical reports, studies, and other products that are in conformance with specified requirements and are logical, accurate, error-free and appropriate for the intended audience.
5.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of correct grammar, punctuation, style and format.
6.
Prepares remarks, PowerPoint presentations, and other forms of visual presentation (graphics) to convey general and technical information.
7.
Uses advanced features of word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, SharePoint) to prepare a variety of documents, and advises management of publication design and format.
8.
Uses desktop publishing software (e.g., PagePlus, Microsoft Word and Publisher) to prepare various documents, and advises management on publications design and format.
9.
Uses presentation software programs (PowerPoint) and visual aids to convey strategic goals, results, general information, and technical information to various audiences.
10.
Experience in graphic design, including production of graphics.
11.
Independently and affectively works and interacts with others in one-on-one settings, and as part of a formal team and other organized groups, to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively
12.
Works with team members to ensure that information flows logically and that issues are adequately developed, identifies and communicates when additional data is needed, and negotiates acceptable verbiage to eliminate unnecessary editing and reviews.
13.
Independently applies and leverages technical writing and editing knowledge and skills within a group dynamic to accomplish assigned projects effectively and efficiently.
14.
Proposes, develops and provides input to agency writing standards and ensures that others are aware of the requirements by developing specific product development guidance for distribution.
15.
Independently researches, evaluates and understands complex information of a technical nature and develops a logical and well organized narrative supporting the information.
16.
Identifies new ways to address complicated writing and editing situations where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or unavailable.
17.
Identifies problems and uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, conclusions, and recommendations.
18.
Organizes and analyzes information and, working with subject matter experts, prepares conclusions and safety recommendations that are supported by the factual and analytical data.
19.
Coordinates with others in response to multiple, competing demands to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
20.
Creates and modifies layout and design (e.g., typography, photographs, illustrations, charts, graphics) as needed.
21.
Develops and manages project timelines, including milestones, and manage multiple, diverse writing and editing tasks simultaneously.
22.
Conducts research, analyzes evidence, and organizes technical information necessary to support investigation findings.
23.
Reviews, researches, analyzes, and verifies the technical content, format, and specifications of the products before publication and distribution.
24.
Oversees development of and evaluates the appropriateness and accuracy of graphic materials, providing advice and recommendations.
25.
Coordinates with customers when problems or conflicts occur that might impact the timely completion of work and uses sound judgement to identify solutions.
26.
Presents information in documents and positions in a clear and articulate manner in a way that is positively accepted by the audience.
27.
Identifies and uses effective communication channels and methods based on audience need (e.g. face-to-face meeting, phone call, visual presentations, etc).
28.
Communicates orally with engineers, scientific experts, and leadership to negotiate agreement of written presentation of technical information to key audiences.
29.
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. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.