WRITER-EDITOR
What you'd do
You will serve as a Writer-Editor in the Publishing Program within the Communication and Outreach Division of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.
Major duties
You will plan, prepare, produce and publish a broad range of U.S. Navy historical knowledge products for distribution in print and electronic formats. You will conduct independent research and consult with specialists to check accuracy of facts and documentation of sources. You will work closely with authors or other content providers, discussing recommended changes in subject-matter treatment, obtaining information for revisions, and reconciling differences of opinion. You will use electronic production methods throughout the editorial and review process to ensure that each review and corrections phase is completed efficiently. You will proofread page and cover proofs and provide final approval for printing to begin, conduct press sheet and binding inspections and inspections of final product.
What you need to qualify
GS-07 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: 1) Planning, preparing, producing and publishing products for distribution in print and electronic formats with assistance; 2) Recommending on writing and editing standards, product design standards and processes, printing and publishing regulations, and industry practices; 3) Utilizing electronic production methods throughout the editorial and review process to ensure that each review and corrections phase is completed efficiently; and 4) Conducting independent research and consulting with specialists to check accuracy of facts and documenting sources. GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: 1) Planning, preparing, producing and publishing products for distribution in print and electronic formats; 2) Advising on writing and editing standards, product design standards and processes, printing and publishing regulations, and industry practices; 3) Conducting substantive editing, substantially rewriting and restructuring to organize, balance, and complete deficient materials to meet publishing objectives; 4) Conducting independent research and consulting with specialists to check accuracy of facts and documenting sources as well as working closely with authors or other content providers, discussing recommended changes to subject-matter treatment, obtaining information for revisions, and reconciling differences of opinion and 5) Proofreading page and cover proofs and provides final approval for printing to begin. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.
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