The Office of Communications and Public Liaison at NIEHS is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a 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

Serves as a senior writer-editor responsible for providing high level consultation and direction to professionals and senior management. Develops written products that articulate, interpret, and explain highly complex, potentially controversial, and important NIH policies, programs, and research findings. Serves as a resource on NIH editorial and publishing policies and practices to writers and editors at lower levels and to program experts who write for publication. Proposes changes in these policies and practices as necessary. Provides a full range of editorial support. Edits text for clarity and accuracy as well as consulting on the design and graphics. Serves as production manager for many nationwide projects and analyzes existing nationwide publications in terms of purpose, content, format, effectiveness, and necessity. Participates in all aspects of development, including defining the intended audience, reviewing and advising on content, advising on the most effective method of presenting technical data and on the style and presentation most appropriate for accomplishing the publication's objective. Prepares material for printing and publication. Independently or as a principal on a team, participates in conceptualizing and developing materials such as reports, testimony, proposed legislation, etc. to Congress and other audiences.

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-13 level, you must: have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: advising and assisting authors during the writing stage; researching and rewriting to organize, balance, and complete deficient manuscripts to meet publishing objectives; conceptualizing and developing materials such as reports, testimony, proposed legislation, etc. to Congress and other audiences; performing a full range of editing assignments for technical and scientific research programs; and evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology. 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/12378173

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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