Writer-Editor

Summary

This vacancy is for a

Writer-Editor

position located at the

U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters

in

Suitland, Maryland . The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other

Writer-Editor, GS-1082-13 , positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience

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Duties

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Edits and writes economic and statistical content for accuracy, clarity, and accessibility to technical and diverse audiences.
Edits materials including charts, tables, and visuals for different platforms (i.e., printed, digital, in-person presentation).
Ensures content and format are appropriate for target audience.
Collaborates to create and improve content, following best practices, working on multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
Performs less than 25% of supervisory duties.
Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
U.S. Citizen.
Suitable for Federal employment.
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

For the

GS-13 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the

GS-12

in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Writing, editing, and reviewing material to appear in both print and online publications, reports, periodicals, brochures, presentations, and audio-visual productions; editing and copy editing economic and statistical content to be grammatically correct and accessible to technical and diverse audiences; editing and distilling complex economic/statistical information; collaborating with economists, authors, editors, staff, and managers; and creating, proofreading, modifying, and formatting content, including charts and visuals, to improve clarity and ensure accuracy.

Education:

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

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.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement, 05/27/2026, to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Additional information

Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Department of Commerce (DOC) Bureaus/Offices who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Additionally, the following link provides information on the hiring authority that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

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Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.