Writer-Editor with Security Clearance

Duties You will rescript a wide range of technical and non-technical material. You will recommend format changes and develop constructive recommendations for solving significant rewrites. You will edit clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, reference currency/accuracy and consistency with other information provided by the agency. You will maintain an electronic regulations control register/log and historical documentation to include, notes, emails, comments and questions during the routing process for all USU Directives. You will use an electronic regulations control register/log and historical documentation to include, notes, emails, comments and questions during the routing process for all USU Directives. You will educate and trains staff on recordkeeping and files maintenance procedures. You will analyze and participate, and lead records management meetings, operations, including review of retention and disposition processes and procedures. You will utilize the Microsoft Suite and other software programs to edit and create documents. You will utilize manual and electronic record keeping, document imaging and micrographic technologies as they pertain to records creation, use, retrieval and maintenance using those techniques and technologies. You will communicate at various levels clearly; both orally and in writing to prepare and present findings and recommend solutions in the area of records management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: writing and editing materials for publication and educate staff on recordkeeping and files maintenance procedures. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: writing and editing content ensuring proper grammar and format, to convey information for an organization Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Educational substitution for GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. or Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. or Possession of an LL.M., if related to the position being filled. or A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Educational substitution for GS-09: Successful completion of a completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: EDITING
ORAL COMMUNICATION
PUBLISHING CONCEPTS, PRACTICES, AND STANDARDS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S . click apply for full job details