We are recruiting for Writer-Editors who will be responsible for providing high level consultation and direction to professionals and senior management on communicating politically sensitive or controversial materials, policies, and for explaining programs administered by the bureau or agency, and other comparable purposes.

Duties

If selected, some of your responsibilities may include: Serve as senior writer-editor responsible for providing high level consultation and direction to professionals and senior management on communicating politically sensitive or controversial materials, policies, and for explaining programs administered by the bureau or agency, and other comparable purposes. Serve 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. Develop written products that articulate, interpret, and explain highly complex, potentially controversial, and important NIH policies, programs, and research findings. Gather, develop and check the accuracy of information by research and by interviews with subject-matter specialists, program officials, and in some cases policy makers. Provide a full range of editorial support. Serve as production manager for many nationwide projects and analyzes existing nationwide publications in terms of purpose, content, format, effectiveness, and necessity. Independently or as a principal on a team, participate 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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Writer-Editor, GS-1082 position at the GS-12 level, you must have one 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 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 quality; and coordinating the work of designers and technicians in developing effective, accessible formats, illustrations, and tabular material to augment the written message. In order to qualify for a Writer-Editor, GS-1082 position at the GS-13 level, you must have one 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12435208

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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