Technical Editor

United States Fleet Forces Command•Kittery, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Editor serves in the Deep Submergence Systems Program Office (200DSS), Engineering and Planning Department, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The role acts as the Division’s Quality Assurance technical editor for cognizant systems within Department 200 and represents Code 244 on procedure and administrative policy issues concerning Process Instructions or Technical Manuals authored by Department 200 when requested. The position requires experience writing and editing technical directives and related engineering documents, along with strong English-language, communication, and computer skills.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
At least two years of experience as a technical directives writer/editor.
High skill level with AIM and Word, and general computer systems knowledge, including Outlook email, Adobe, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience performing quality assurance reviews of technical documents at both initial and final stages.
Experience advising or training junior staff.
Experience working with detailed and complex technical directives.
Experience writing and editing Process Instructions and Engineering manuals.
Detail-oriented, with a good command of English and technical language and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
May be required to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Division’s Quality Assurance technical editor for cognizant systems within Department 200.
Represent Code 244 on procedure and administrative policy issues associated with Process Instructions or Technical Manuals authored by Department 200, when requested.
Conduct quality assurance reviews of technical documents at both initial and final stages.
Write and edit Process Instructions and Engineering manuals.
Advise or train junior staff.
Work with detailed and complex technical directives.