This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/671316000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
As a Supervisory Writer-Editor, you will serves as a supervisor and writing and editing expert to support the development and management of effective communications.
Location of position: GSA, Office of Strategic Communication. Location will be in one of GSA's regional office or Central Office. Location will be determined upon selection.
The Office of Strategic Communication is responsible for using communication to help the agency meet its mission and business goals.
Learn more about this agency08/15/2022 to 08/29/2022
$112,931 - $176,300 per year
GS 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required for meeting, training, and/or events.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
14
Yes
No
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671316000
US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Plans, evaluates and oversees the development of information products by performing and/or managing complex writing assignments and assisting higher level personnel with preparation of communications for members of Congress, executive branch employees, state and local officials, high level GSA officials and managers and GSA employees. Edits text prepared by self and others for clarity and accuracy, as well as policy implications, including applying consistent set of style, grammar, and punctuation practices and consulting on design and graphics to ensure clarity of intended message/information. Ensures written products contain no conflict with policies and objectives of related programs, including identifying and consulting with GSA management and other stakeholders on problems and/or controversial issues requiring refined, expanded or alternative communication strategies. Plans, organizes, oversees and directs the activities of the Branch by establishing and interpreting policies, determining priorities for writing and editing practices; drafting and improving internal OSC processes and informational documents that provide standards and instructions concerning corporate writing and editing; and assigning and performing quality checks work of writer/editor pod to ensure quality and consistency across communications. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with representatives of GSA organizations to identify and build appropriate relationships with subject-matter experts; interview for key message ideas and translates trade specific information into clear, concise expressions for the targeted audience/client base.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $112,931.00 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience serving as a senior writer editor with the primary responsibility for planning, creating, designing, maintaining, overseeing and disseminating public affairs products that communicate an organization's goals, policies, news and information to a diverse audience (i.e., news media; government agencies; employees; industry, trade and professional associations; the public and other stakeholders); and/or managing and planning from conception to publication high-level organizational publications and reports.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Bargaining Unit status: Not applicable
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal work experience or uniformed service experience.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area, as needed; through other means; or not at all.
If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #22STFB243FMMP. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges:
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
If you are claiming veterans’ preference:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military - Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
An existing writing sample will be requested to be submitted to the selecting official for the interview process.
You must submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the Announcement. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
After the closing date/deadline:
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