About the Position: The primary purpose for the establishment of this position is to perform editorial, writing, production, and administrative duties for the INFANTRY Magazine, the professional journal of the U.S. Army Infantry School

Duties

Research and review a variety of documents and publications to determine the latest in Infantry doctrinal thinking, equipment development, tests. Coordinate and staff original articles with various staff elements of the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) or with interested outside agencies in order to verify content validity of article. Design and layout magazine quarterly using desktop publishing software. Prepare media for online distribution through social media and websites consistent with CAC and TRADOC guidance. Manage webpages in accordance with PAO guidelines. Manage supply transaction for the Infantry School and is responsible for managing the Government Purchase card, property book support and supply requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) editing a magazine or other publications (i.e. Infantry magazine) for the Army, USMC, DoD, or a civilian entity with emphasis/focus on the Close Combat Force and Infantry Tactics; 2) analyzing content and rewrites for inconsistencies and inaccuracies in written organizational material to include grammar, sentence structure, syntax, punctuation, spelling, and military terminology; and 3) researching and writing military-related content for publication. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: English, Communications or Journalism. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailOral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessTechnology ApplicationWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address SB-W2L5AA US ARMY MANEUVER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DO NOT MAIL Fort Moore, GA 31905 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk