About This Position
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Qualifications
TO QUALIFY FOR GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Complies with industry standard writing style preferences and military guidelines. Utilizes specialized multi-service specific vocabulary, abbreviations, and terminology within the specialized fields of electronics and avionics.
Edits both frame- and page-based publications for readability, active voice, sentence structure, elimination of wordiness, slang and jargon, gender, and third-person usages. Reviews phrasing, word change, and syntax. Formats styles, multilevel list, and automated bulleted and numbered lists to provide a cohesive page layout.
Checks punctuation, spelling and grammar, and makes sure tenses agree. Organizes comments, suggestions, queries, and notes from the subject matter expert(s) (SME). Designs new and/or edits existing publication templates to improve document structure, formatting, and consistency.
Proofreads technical material. Prints, duplicates, and reproduces tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) and training material in the form of on-demand, cost-effective short print runs in a manner that reduces errors and limits wasted materials. TO QUALIFY FOR GS-9: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Complies with industry standard writing style preferences and military guidelines. Checks punctuation, spelling, style of capitalization, accepted English usage, and grammatical structure. Restructures content order to make information more understandable without deviating from the original meaning.
Proofreads technical material. Prints, duplicates, and reproduces tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) and training material in the form of on-demand, cost-effective short print runs in a manner that reduces errors and limits wasted materials. Generates a reproduction assembly sheet form, specification sheet, and distribution list for production cost estimates.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the 1083 Technical Writing and Editing Series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/technical-writing-and-editing-series-1083/ 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.
Major Duties
You will organize comments, suggestions, queries, and notes from subject matter experts.
You will establish the structure for the transmission of information by facilitating electronic distribution of documents.
You will maintain distribution links, reorganize platform folder structure, and archive superseded material.
You will ensure the timely delivery of written and visual content.
You will design new and/or edit existing publication templates to improve document structure, formatting, and consistency.
You will coordinate the inclusion of illustrations and tabular material to augment the publication.
You will update visual elements such as graphs, flow charts, figures, and illustrations.
You will develop front matter (title and content page) and back matter (notes, appendixes, illustration log, and captions).
You will edit the overall publication for readability, active voice, sentence structure, elimination of wordiness, slang and jargon, gender, and third-person usages.
You will review phrasing, word change, and syntax.
You will format text heading and body styles, borders, equations, and automated bulleted and numbered lists to provide a cohesive page layout.
You will maintain document consistency, logical flow of information, and appropriate grouping of context.
You will confirm tables and illustrations have retained their original intent and that their visual elements are aesthetically pleasing and of a high print quality.
You will conduct proofreading to check punctuation, spelling and grammar, and make sure tenses agree.
You will utilize specialized multi-service specific vocabulary, abbreviations, and terminology within the specialized fields of electronics, weapons systems, and avionics.
You will conduct a preliminary review, art review, and paste-up review to resolve discrepancies between text and visual elements.
You will print, duplicate, and reproduce split-run publications in the form of digital printing and electronic media for academic courseware, technical manuals, aviation weapons schools' tactics manuals, and other supporting training curricula.
You will make informed decisions about the size, shape, look, and feel of the finished product, to include assembling the required number of copies, ensuring that each is bound and trimmed according to the customer's request.
You will create universal electronic media files that are suitable for display on any device and to the extent and file size that it can be easily distributed and accessed by the fleet, indeterminate of bandwidth or location.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: TO QUALIFY FOR GS-11: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: A Ph.D.
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equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.
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equivalent doctoral degree; OR 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. TO QUALIFY FOR GS-9: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR An LL.B.
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J.D., 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. For all education substitutions listed above, your 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.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer.
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Additional Information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.
However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: [email protected] Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Required Documents
A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position?
Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position.
You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference?
You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Application documents, including supplemental ones, may be shared outside the Human Resources Office. Supplemental documents may contain your SSN, DOB, or personal information of others (e.g., on military orders, marriage certificates).
You may redact this information before submitting; however, if selected, you must provide unredacted originals.