Editor (508 Compliance Specialist)

Duties

Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for DLA Training in Section 508 compliance, copyright law and regulations, and the Plain Writing Act of 2010.

Performs editorial reviews on all documents and deliverables for spelling, grammar, and consistency.

Determines and verifies all content is tagged and that tagged elements are properly sequenced and applied.

Reviews document layout, design, structure, formatting, tables, and charts for PDFs, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint files and multi‐media products.

Develops, prepares, and conducts workshops and training sessions for Enterprise‑wide personnel on presentations, copyright law, alternative text, color contrast, and Section 508 compliance.

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Flexible

Security Requirements: Non‑Sensitive

Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt.

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: No

Pre‑Employment Physical: Not Required

Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.

Qualifications
To qualify for an Editor (508 Compliance), applicants must demonstrate:

One year of specialized experience directly related to this position, equivalent to GS‑11 level or above, with a history of time‑in‑grade and competitive appointment.

Conducting comprehensive reviews of complex training publications.

Performing advanced editorial evaluations of training deliverables, applying expert knowledge of grammar, structure, and content analysis.

Designing and delivering enterprise‑wide workshops on Section 508, copyright, alternative text, and content development.

Creating standardized templates to improve instructional material quality and efficiency.

Technical knowledge: expert‑level in Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 compliance; advanced multimedia communication capabilities; strategic advisory skills to align accessible training products with DLA and DoD mission requirements.

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

Additional Information

As required by 5 C.F.R. §302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 compliant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces relating to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to applicable ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. §1194).

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requires all employees to refrain from illegal drug use. All employees are subject to pre‑employment, reasonable‑suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. The drug panel tests for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

Applicants selected for employment will undergo a urinalysis prior to appointment. Refusal or a positive test may result in withdrawal of the offer or employment denial. Selectees may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding.”

Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides comprehensive benefits. Eligibility depends on the type of position and employment status. For more information, contact the hiring agency.

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