About the Position: This position is with the Analysis and Inspection Follow-up Division, U.S. Army Inspector General Agency (USAIGA), located in Washington, DC. The incumbent's workspace is located, at managers discretion, in either the Pentagon or the Zachary Taylor Building (2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202).

Duties

Serve as a senior USAIGA editor responsible for copy editing, indexing, page design of a variety of USAIGA reports and other printed materials prepared for The Inspector General (TIG) and Senior Army Leaders (SECARMY, CSA, USA, VCSA). Review report contents to assure consistency of information and clarity of expression. Perform line editing reviews and/or proofreads a variety of draft or final reports, and correspondence prepared by SMEs with a wide variance in writing styles. Change/rewrite reports and correspondence paragraphs for organization, balance, style, proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, format, reading grade level, content, accuracy, inconsistent statements, and passive writing. Ensure reports and correspondence follow policies, and formats outlined in Army Regulation 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence) and consider the guidance contained in the U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual. Use common desktop applications to create/refine graphics and illustrations to be added reports and correspondence and publications. Plan and execute public affairs activities including photography and writing for public affairs purposes, often using Associated Press style for public-facing news stories and other public or Army-wide announcements. Conduct speechwriting and scriptwriting for a senior official for both Army internal and external public ceremonies, speeches and engagements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successful completion of The Inspector General School is required.
• The employee must maintain IG certification as outlined in AR 20-1, Inspector General Activities and Procedures.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service including development of written products that articulate, interpret, and explain highly complex, potentially controversial, and important agency policies, programs, and research findings; proposing changes to agency editorial and publishing policies and practices; managing the production, distribution, and archiving of publishing projects; and performing line editing reviews and/or proofreading a variety of draft or final reports, documents, and correspondence. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailOral CommunicationTechnology ApplicationWritten Communication

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W303AA HQDA, USA INSPECTOR GENERAL AGENCY DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk