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Air Force Elements U.S. Transportation Command is hiring: WRITER EDITOR in Scott

Air Force Elements U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States


Summary

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for performing communication priorities as a Writer-Editor in a combatant command-level position in the Commanders Action Group, and directly support the Commander United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

Duties

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As a WRITER EDITOR at the GS-1082-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Planning, researching, and preparing new products and revises existing ones as the speechwriter for the Commander, USTRANSCOM (4-star general/flag officer).
  • Researching and producing material on a variety of subjects such as reports, articles, general messages, talking points, scripts and speeches.
  • Editing texts and other written materials with Commander endorsement or equity; manages individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through to distribution and coordinates the activities of other publishing personnel.
  • Assisting subject-matter experts to meet required publication standards
Requirements

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management discretion
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Speechwriter experience researching and writing keynote speeches, opening/closing remarks, memoranda/letters/emails, discussion points, articles, and other correspondence.
  • Analyzing and organizing information so that ideas are presented logically, coherently and clearly.
  • Writing and editing the Commander's reports, articles, scripts, general messages, talking points and speeches in support of traditional and digitally formatted feature products.
  • Evaluating news stories, information products, magazine articles and images to determine the appropriate level of coverage to communicate information about the command to military and civilian audiences.
  • Communicating effectively, orally and in writing, to offer advice to senior executive level Commander and staff.


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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



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