WRITER EDITOR (PRINTED MEDIA)

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-11 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience with practices and resources associated with publishing such as printed media, manuscript preparation, design and typography, and the printing process.

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 to paid employment.

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

Edits articles, reports and books on defense strategy and policy for the fundamentals of scholarly writing, including copy edits for syntax, grammar, spelling and style, as well as clear purpose, coherent organization and persuasive argument.,Employs editorial judgment to remedy deficiencies in style such as needless repetition, inconsistency and incongruity.

Works with academics, military officers and civilian officials, exercising tact when discussing editorial changes with authors.,Prepares manuscripts and coordinates projects throughout the production process, which includes design, layout, printing, post-production tasks, and preparation of electronic edition.,Prepares manuscripts for contract editing, proofreading, or indexing. Writes specifications and statement of work to be performed. Monitors and reviews contractor performance and adherence to schedules.

Acts as technical representative.