The position is located in the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL).

Duties

As a Writer-Editor, you will: Write and edit products that articulate, interpret, and explain a variety of subjects, tailored to specific media and audiences. Gather, develop and check the accuracy of information by research and by interviews with subject-matter specialists, program officials, and others. Work with manuscripts prepared by others who usually are experts in their fields, advising and assisting authors during the writing stage. Edit text for clarity and accuracy as well as consulting on the design and graphics. Participate in conceptualizing and developing materials such as reports, testimony, proposed legislation, etc. to Congress and other audiences. Prepare material for printing and publication. Provide a full range of editorial support. Oversee contractor performance and/or coordinates logistical matters with clients and contractor(s).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Writer-Editor, GS-1082 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR One (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing research and analysis of documents for publication and briefing materials on varied topics (articles, press releases, ad copy, reports, fact sheets, etc.); advising authors of options and alternatives where necessary and appropriate; editing for correctness and meaningful placement any illustrations, tables, and charts; reviewing materials for style and tone, grammatical correctness, clarity, appropriate reading level, and consistency with regulations and style and format requirements; and using Web-based technologies to draft, edit, and lay out material; OR A combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Writer-Editor, GS-1082 position at the GS-12 level, you must have: One (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: writing and editing products that articulate, interpret, and explain a variety of subjects, tailored to specific media and audiences; analyzing and editing both draft and final versions of a variety of written products prepared by the staff, management, or outside contractors; assisting authors or independently redrafting and modifying to improve the written material as to consistency, clarity, and succinctness as well as sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; coordinating the work of designers and technicians in developing effective, accessible formats, as well as illustrations and tabular material to augment the written message; and evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12088070

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Douglas Bruno
• Phone: 240-406-8230
• Email: [email protected]