Writer Editor
What you'd do
This position is located at the United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS), Information Services Division, Publishing Services Branch (PSB), located in Kansas City, Missouri. In this position, you will edit manuscripts, produce tables, chars, and camera copy, and manage the production process for various types of publications.
Major duties
Uses a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals, such as news releases, press releases, feature articles, new conferences, exhibits, brochures, pamphlets, presentation materials, briefing books, the Agency's website, etc. Develops and disseminates informational materials to key policymakers, Department administration, other Agency administrators, specialized target groups, the public, and other interested stakeholders. On all projects, oversees the entire publication process from planning through editing, clearance, production, printing, and distribution. Edits manuscripts, articles, and market analysis reports; rewrites for clarity and accuracy. Ensures continued movement of documents through the revision and clearance process, including ensuring the accuracy of documents required for the content management posting process. Ensures that manuscripts and periodical are consistent with USDA policies, U.S. Government Publishing Office style rules, and ERS standards.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience editing academic manuscripts or articles related to economic, scientific research, or statistics; advising others on style and format of articles; and preparing content for a website. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Related degrees may include English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing, or other degrees related to writing. OR A combination of Ph.D. education and experience as described above. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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