Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Joint Special Operations University's (JSOU) Editor in Chief for reports, articles, newsletters, magazines, news releases of scholarly work by Faculty, Staff, & Students of JSOU. Recognized expert in writing, supporting the USSOCOM & JSOU Leadership, Faculty, Staff & Students as a reviewer, advisor, editor, & mentor.

Duties

Serves as Editor in Chief for all JSOU Publications. Project lead for JSOU's annual research topics forum and quarterly supporting forums. JSOU Subject Matter Expert in Writing Techniques; serves as JSOU "ghostwriter" for senior Command leadership. Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Incumbent should possess credentials in writing, editing, and futures backgrounds. Highly desire incumbent possess an advanced degree.
• Experience in writing/editing positions at a post-secondary Joint Professional Military Education Institution or complex defense military organization is a preferred.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. cont
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Additional duties supporting the academic and administrative aspects of a military school may be assigned by school and/or university leadership.
• This is a Key position. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent... cont
• Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Writing and Editing Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes skilled and recognized expert in writing and editing techniques, grammar and sentence structure, review and editing of academic manuscripts, mentoring and guiding professors and students in form, fit, and fashion of research papers including expertise in the magnitude of research publication guidelines. Skilled and recognized expert in managing publication efforts including proof-reading, layout, design, graphics, flow of information based on topic and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple publication efforts simultaneously. Knowledge of Military Structures including the Services and Joint Operational components particularly the Service and Joint Professional Military Education institutions and the government policies and regulations; understands special operations and USSOCOM, its components, sub-unified commands, and the SOF community of interest. Knowledge of automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support editing and development of documents such as research findings, academic reports, studies, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, scholarly works, and reference works; an understanding of speech writing and editing. Ability to perform professional research, create and edit academic written materials, write policy and local guidance in the form of on-line tools, handbooks or independent published materials; able to perform project management including market research, creation of required services, support to contract agreement and meeting deadlines to support multiple competing publication efforts in accordance with academic standards, local and higher-level policies. Ability to thrive in an academic setting with competing priorities and a fast-paced environment; able to budget time to ensure all efforts are completely and successfully executed; mentor and create teams of high performing professionals by seeking out expertise and diversity across different parts of an organization; able to influence and gain consensus in paths forward and recommend to the highest-level Commanders and their Civilian equivalents. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Skilled and recognized expert in writing and editing techniques, grammar and sentence structure, review and editing of academic manuscripts, mentoring and guiding professors and students in form, fit, and fashion of research papers including expertise in the magnitude of research publication guidelines. 2. Skilled and recognized expert in managing publication efforts including proof-reading, layout, design, graphics, flow of information based on topic and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple publication efforts simultaneously. 3. Knowledge of Military Structures including the Services and Joint Operational components particularly the Service and Joint Professional Military Education institutions and the government policies and regulations; understands special operations and USSOCOM, its components, sub-unified commands, and the SOF community of interest. 4. Knowledge of automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support editing and development of documents such as research findings, academic reports, studies, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, scholarly works, and reference works. Understanding of speech writing and editing. 5. Ability to perform professional research, create and edit academic written materials, write policy and local guidance in the form of on-line tools, handbooks or independent published materials. Able to perform project management including market research, creation of required services, support to contract agreement and meeting deadlines to support multiple competing publication efforts in accordance with academic standards, local and higher-level policies as applicable. 6. Ability to thrive in an academic setting with competing priorities and a fast-paced environment. Able to budget time to ensure all efforts are completely and successfully executed; mentor and create teams of high performing professionals by seeking out expertise and diversity across different parts of an organization. Able to influence and gain consensus in paths forward and recommend to the highest-level Commanders and their Civilian equivalents. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

Contacts

• Address SOCOM 7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]