EDITOR (PRINTED MEDIA)

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical writing, editing and research services for the electronic publication of all squadron intelligence products to include manuals such as the Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-1.Threat Guide, and Threats to Aerospace Operations.

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Duties

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• Provides full range of technical writing/editing services to analytical and technical intelligence publications for senior management and intelligence activities.
• Shares responsibility with assigned analysts in planning, organizing, outlining, preparing and developing new analytical and technical intelligence publications.
• Rewrites a wide variety of analytical and technical intelligence material drafts and provides input so that all information is presented in a clear and accurate manner.
• Manages individual and serial publications from initial conception and content determination through to distribution, and coordinates the activities of other publishing personnel.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/ polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Qualifications

This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of various editorial processes and techniques to edit documents by reorganizing them partially/completely to assure proper sequential organization of sections in addition to the restructuring of sentences and paragraphs. Detailed knowledge and understanding of various writing, editing, printing and publication standards and techniques to edit, organize, format, develop and produce tactics documents for worldwide

distribution. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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EDUCATION:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs ): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of various writing, editing, printing and publication standards, techniques and technology to edit,

organize, format, develop, and produce tactics documents for worldwide distribution; to include knowledge of

desktop publishing technology to draft, edit, design and develop the AFTTP 3-1.Threat Guide, the Threat To

Aerospace Operations (TTAO) manuals, intelligence reports, intelligence analysis articles and pamphlets.

2. Knowledge of aerial combat maneuvers and techniques, associated weapons systems, and aviation tactics

terminology; and skill in visually interpreting the subject matter to be depicted such as intelligence processes and

difficult aerodynamic concepts.

3. Knowledge of computer graphics or other advanced technology to create interesting and appealing layouts, web-

sites and animations; to include ability to create visual and web-based documents, illustrtions, graphs, animations,

displays, trade-show photographs, etc., and produce desired visual effects.

4. Skill in fact-finding techniques to gather and verify factual information and to write and edit materials such as

reports, articles, pamphlets, scripts or speeches; and skill in developing, analyzing and selecting appropriate

information to be presented.

5. Ability to maintain good working relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain

cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy. Ability to plan, organize and manage numerous projects simultaneously through the production process.

6. Ability to maintain control of classified material, assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate

assessments of the implication of such data estimates and make effective recommendations under conditions of

urgency and pressure.

CONDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.:

• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under
  the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal
  drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security
  and public safety.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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