The Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) is responsible for all communications activities for NCCIH. These activities include communications program planning; health education and health promotion; website, correspondence, and media relations. This office advises the Center's senior management on communication regarding issues that may affect the Center's initiatives and programs.

Duties

As a Technical Writer-Editor your duties will include, but are not limited to: 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. If you are selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level described above, however, duties are less complex and will be performed under closer supervision with more detailed guidance.

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.
• If you are qualifying based on education please provide a copy of your transcripts.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Technical Writer-Editor, GS-1083 position at the GS-9 level, you must have: A. completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related. This degree must have included a total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field(s), and at least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position. OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: drafting scientific or technical materials for dissemination to a specific audience; performing research to obtain scientific or technical information; editing materials for sentence structure, grammar, spelling, formatting and clarity; and using desktop publishing software to draft, edit, and lay out content; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience directly related to the duties of this position that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Technical Writer-Editor, GS-1083 position at a GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. This degree must have included a total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field(s), and at least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position; OR B. 1 year of 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: writing and editing products that explain organization policies, programs, and research findings; conducting research on a specific subject matter using published journals, on-line sources, observations and interviews with subject matter experts; assisting authors and designers in selecting effective formats and illustrations to augment a written message; and using desktop publishing software to draft, edit, and lay out content; OR C. a combination of post master's level education and experience that is directly related to the duties of this position that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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. 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 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. 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/12476214

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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Aracely Flores
• Phone: 301-435-0836
• Email: [email protected]