Writer Editor

Summary View of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, in Washington, District of Columbia. These are non-bargaining unit positions. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 11/05/2024 to 11/19/2024 Salary $117,962 - $153,354 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13 Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel for trainings and conferences. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 13 Supervisory status No Drug test Yes Announcement number HSI-DE-SYJ Control number This job is open to Duties As a Writer Editor, you will perform the following duties: Monitor technical writing or editing work performed by others, including off site or by contractors, to ensure timelines, consistency, and accuracy; Review documents for logical development, presentation, style, grammar, conformance with ICE policy, consistency, clarity, accuracy, and exactness of expression; Develop written products that articulate, interpret, and explain highly complex, potentially controversial, and important programs, project plans, guidelines, regulations, laws, handbooks, manuals, standards, and research findings. Develop finished products, index, and cross-reference documents such as project plans, highly complex reports, guidelines, regulations, laws, memoranda, presentations, handbooks, manuals, standards, and other publications; and Propose change in editorial and publishing policies and practices and serve as the resource on these policies and practices for all of an office. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. You must successfully pass a drug screen. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license to drive an automobile. Qualifications You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Analyzing, interpreting, and integrating information in a variety of formats, such as graphs and tables, databases, and spreadsheets; Demonstrating experience working independently or on a team to write, edit, and use research methodology to develop and prepare authoritative data and policies; Conducting special studies and carrying out assignments of the very highest priority; Communicating creatively in writing and designing innovative ways to reach audiences on matters that may be complex or controversial Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is at the full performance level. E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement into this position. Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an Assessment Questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: Attention to Detail Information Assurance Planning and Evaluating Research Technical Competence Written Communication If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-12