The Office of Communications and Public Liaison at NIEHS is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Technical Writer-Editor. If you possess strong writing, editing and research skills related to scientific and technical information, come join this amazing team. Apply today!

Duties

Serve as a technical expert and write and edit products that articulate, interpret, and explain complex or potentially controversial policies, programs, and research findings. Use an expanded range of principles, practices, methods, and techniques to research, analyze, and present scientific and/or technical information that is novel, unique, abstract in nature, and/or has a multiplicity of themes. Authorize clearance of scientific and technical materials for publication. Develop and/or makes available policies, procedures, and instructions for clearing materials. Conduct extensive research on the subject matter including interviewing and/or observing subject matter experts, researching journals, on-line sources, and other substantive source material to write scientific and technical materials. Serve as a technical expert and use extensive subject matter knowledge to participate in critical planning sessions to determine resources and/or approach for writing, editing, presenting, and distributing technical and scientific material.

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.
• Ensure you list ALL conditions of employment in this section or in the Additional Information section.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Technical Writer-Editor, GS-1083 position at the GS-12 level, you must: have 1 year of 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 explain and interpret the work of an organization, disseminate technical or scientific information, and summarize research findings; writing scientific and technical information tailored for a specific audience; conducting research on a specific subject matter using published journals, on-line sources, observations and interviews with subject matter experts; editing materials for consistency, clarity and conformance to grammar and style guides; advising authors and designers of effective formats and illustrations to augment a written message. 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. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12205394

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: JoAnn Sutthill
• Email: [email protected]