Technical Writer-Editor

This position is located in the Office of Director (OD), Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The OCPL is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Technical Writer-Editor. If you possess strong writing, editing and research skills related to scientific and technical information, come join this amazing team. Apply today!

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Duties

Serve as a technical expert and write and edit products that articulate, interpret, and explain complex or potentially controversial policies, programs, and research findings.
Use an expanded range of principles, practices, methods, and techniques to research, analyze, and present scientific and/or technical information that is novel, unique, abstract in nature, and/or has a multiplicity of themes.
Authorize clearance of scientific and technical materials for publication.
Develop and/or makes available policies, procedures, and instructions for clearing materials.
Conduct extensive research on the subject matter including interviewing and/or observing subject matter experts, researching journals, on-line sources, and other substantive source material to write scientific and technical materials.
Serve as a technical expert and use extensive subject matter knowledge to participate in critical planning sessions to determine resources and/or approach for writing, editing, presenting, and distributing technical and scientific material.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Technical Writer-Editor, GS-1083 position at the GS-12 level, you must: have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: writing and editing products that explain and interpret the work of an organization, disseminate technical or scientific information, and summarize research findings; writing scientific and technical information tailored for a specific audience; conducting research on a specific subject matter using published journals, on-line sources, observations and interviews with subject matter experts; editing materials for consistency, clarity and conformance to grammar and style guides; advising authors and designers of effective formats and illustrations to augment a written message.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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Education

Additional Information

This position is designated as a " non-emergency/teleworker " position and the selected candidate will be considered a " non-emergency/teleworker " employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration
We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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