Technical Writer-Editor
What you'd do
About the Position: The incumbent performs and coordinates complex duties associated with the writing, editing, layout, and publication of documents for various project studies performed under the auspices of the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other applicable laws of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Major duties
Performs writing, editing, review, and pre-press publishing tasks required for the preparation of technical reports, research proposals, program documentation, and management support documents. Coordinates with authors and other subject-matter experts to propose and write substantive revisions to improve the clarity, sequence, or scope of presentation. Supports the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) project delivery team (PDT) work conducted by the St. Louis District Corps of Engineers, as well as FUDS projects in other USACE Districts. Ensures that information and data presented directly support both the objectives of the document and the author's conclusions. Writes, rewrites, and/or extensively edits technical information furnished by project delivery team members in the form of rough drafts, research notes, literature surveys, transcripts, etc. Provides advice and guidance as required to all technical, administrative, and management personnel on all matters related to writing, document preparation, publishing, and technology transfer. Makes decisions pertaining to design, typography, organizational formats, mechanical style, and literary style where no clear precedent exists. Liaises with important contacts such as Office of Counsel and Real Estate personnel, technical subject matter experts, management, representatives of the Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise (EMCX), headquarters, and external partners.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Consideration will also be given to current Army employees with personal competitive status. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications NH-03: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing and/or summarizing facts from gathered historical information; developing and/or editing content for accuracy and/or quality; and writing environmental technical documents and/or reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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