Technical Writer-Editor

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

Serves as a Technical Writer-Editor in the National Institute of Corrections.

Directs operations that involve the collection and evaluation of information from all components of NIC and non-NIC sources in order to fulfill the duties and responsibilities associated with the writing editing production and/or review of a variety of publications reports and other print-based media (whether disseminated in hard copy or on the web) regarding involving and affecting NIC the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the corrections field.

Uses knowledge and expertise to compose develop and/ or finalize written products (e.g. speeches Congressional testimony publications manuals and documents) that articulate and explain complex sensitive and sometimes controversial agency policies programs and operations.

Reviews and finalizes written products for clarity presentation style grammar appropriateness for audience accuracy and consistency with NIC policy programs and operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) : These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:

1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
   • A copy of the agency notice (i.e. separation notice or agency RIF letter)
   • Most recent performance appraisal and
   • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position grade promotion potential and duty location.
   • See USAJOBS Career Transition Programs for more information.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Must have included a total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific technical or social science field(s) and at least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position. 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.

OR

Experience

Experience that required substantial subject-matter or technical knowledge of the field. This experience must have demonstrated the ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading interviews with subject-matter specialists observation of tests and experiments interpretation of blueprints or diagrams or other appropriate methods. Such experience may have been acquired as a writer or editor of technical reports articles manuals or specifications.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements applicants must have the following:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this level.

Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular assessments to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in editorial and writing concepts principles techniques and skills necessary to produce material suitable for a wide range of media - newspapers magazines government publications academic journals promotional brochures etc.


• Experience in designing and developing publication programs special publication series and individual documents.


• Experience in detailed writing standards associated with the Government Printing offices and other editorial styles for writing reports and large documents.

If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Additional information

Special Conditions of Employment Section:

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview urinalysis physical and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

This is a non-law enforcement clerical or administrative support position (one-grade interval). Individuals selected for these positions will lose law enforcement coverage and will need to return to a position with primary law enforcement coverage to regain coverage.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( 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. ]]>