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Duties

As a Technical Writer-Editor you will: Write factually accurate materials and/or edits for factual content which include scientific reports, regulations, newsletters, journal articles, press releases, training materials, brochures, interpretive handbooks, pamphlets, Web-based documents guidebooks, scholarly works, reference works, speeches, or scripts. Analyze the subject matter and audience in order to plan clear and accurate presentation of materials. Produce material by gathering and verifying data, writing and/or editing reports and pamphlets, and developing and presenting information that is clear and meaningful to the intended audience. Perform final review of materials before release. Provide guidance and direction regarding publications in support of scientific/medical subject-matter area, such as the natural or social sciences or other fields.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Minimum Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which must include the following experience: writing and/or editing scientific documents and other general or technical materials; writing and/or editing technical projects and materials; and performing final review of materials for technical accuracy, style, proper organization, emphasis, and editorial aspects before release. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address NCSTLTPHIW-DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT--OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR 1600 CLIFTON RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30333 US
• Name: CDC HELPDESK
• Phone: (770) 488-1725
• Email: [email protected]