About the Position: Serves as Technical Writer-Editor (Aerial Delivery) independently managing and developing highly complex airdrop and sling load rigging manuals. Performs writing and editing assignments for development of aerial delivery rigging field manuals so that the product is written appropriately for the intended audience and in such a manner that the intended reader will not misinterpret the contents.

Duties

Serve as Technical Writer-Editor (Aerial Delivery) for the Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School. Responsible for the development of field and technical manuals designed to provide users with certified procedures for airdrop and sling load operations. Determine adequacy of technical material, forms arrangement, page headings, and page numbers. Verify that all publications comply with governing regulations and supplemental guidance. Analyze information to ensure compliance prior to publication. Organize highly technical information in a clear and concise manner for publication.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Incumbent must be able to carry up to 20lbs for this position.
• Incumbent must be willing to work in inclement weather, work outdoors and climb ladders for this position.
• Incumbent may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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 experience performing technical writing/editing duties, in the field of aerial delivery rigging procedures, such as developing or editing technical publications, conducting research and analysis of technical content, creating or editing manuals to ensure they contain accurate and adequate technical instructions. Utilizing automated system such as, desktop publishing, word processing, or graphics generation software programs. This definition of general 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 that included a total of 15 semester hours in Technical and Professional Communication, English, Communication Studies, and at least one course above the introductory level in Technical Writing. For technical manuals and specifications writers or editors, the equivalent of 15 semester hours may have been gained through vocational or educational training above the high school level at a public, private, or Armed Forces school. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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: Information ManagementTechnical CompetenceWriting 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 second 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address SB-W1D5AA CASCOM SCOE DO NOT MAIL Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk