Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Knowledge of statistics and its applications.

Ability to write and edit technical materials.

Knowledge of reference sources and research techniques.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 13:

Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that required substantial subject-matter or technical knowledge of the field. Specialized experience is defined as: coordinating the publication of information and materials; editing or writing statistically significant materials to non-technical audiences, such as policy makers, media, and the general public; applying agency style standards for written and graphic materials; and, conducting research analysis, and interpretation of information on a variety of subjects and developing technical materials for presentation.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Technical Writer-Editor, GS-1083-13

Announcement Number:	JP-22-031	Application Deadline:	04/26/2022
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	04/12/2022
Salary Range:	Min: 106823.0 - Max: 138868.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Notes:

This position is open to current status employees in the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs only.
This position is open to current status employees in the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs only.

Duties:

Reviews and edits statistical manuscripts for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with established principles and guidelines for presenting technical or statistical information.

Writes or edits a range of technical materials, such as reports of research findings; scientific or technical articles, news releases, and periodicals; regulations in technical areas; or technical manuals, specifications, brochures, and pamphlets; speeches or scripts on scientific or technical subjects.
Reviews and edits statistical manuscripts for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with established principles and guidelines for presenting technical or statistical information. Writes or edits a range of technical materials, such as reports of research findings; scientific or technical articles, news releases, and periodicals; regulations in technical areas; or technical manuals, specifications, brochures, and pamphlets; speeches or scripts on scientific or technical subjects.
Performs a variety of editorial duties related to editorial production.

Performs a variety of editorial duties related to editorial production.
Collaborates with subject matter experts, researchers, web content managers and other writers to ensure that written material is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers, including Congress, Department officials, and the general public.

Designs graphics and layout of written material and creates the necessary templates and outlines to assist writers and others in developing compliant material for release in various formats including print, multimedia, and social media, and online.
Collaborates with subject matter experts, researchers, web content managers and other writers to ensure that written material is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers, including Congress, Department officials, and the general public. Designs graphics and layout of written material and creates the necessary templates and outlines to assist writers and others in developing compliant material for release in various formats including print, multimedia, and social media, and online.