Writer-Editor, GS-1082-13, FPL GS-13 (DE)

Department of Education Headquarters • San Francisco, CA

5d

About The Position

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Technology Directorate (TD). The Technology Directorate provides information technology services for all FSA systems, promoting the effective and secure use of technology to achieve FSA's strategic objectives through sound planning, investments, integrated technology architectures and standards, effective systems development, production support, and cybersecurity services.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
• One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience reviewing and editing federal or private sector publications to ensure conformance with federal and/or state agencies or private sector editorial policy, Title 44, and copyright requirements; providing technical assistance to authors and program offices. 2. Experience coordinating manuscripts through clearance, printing, and web posting, resolving conflicts among stakeholders and maintaining schedules to meet public-release deadlines. 3. Experience tailoring publications and web content to multiple target audiences (e.g., parents, educators, policymakers) and recommending improvements that advance federal and/or state agencies or private sector mission objectives.
• Skill in writing, editing, copyediting, and proofreading for public-facing content.
• Skill in shaping content strategies and audience-appropriate messaging.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and standards governing government or private sector publications.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and manage schedules with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of up-to-date publishing technologies and research techniques with the ability to adapt procedures to changing information technology.

Nice To Haves

• You may be asked to provide three writing samples that demonstrate your skills in producing content for publications and web platforms. These samples should reflect your ability to communicate effectively and adapt your writing style to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Leading editorial review and publication decisions across ED.
• Designing and implementing ED publication programs and edit prospective publications to ensure stakeholder and policy relevance.
• Assuring quality control and compliance.
• Managing end-to-end publication lifecycle.
• Undertaking special assignments, planning, developing, and implementing projects that may involve providing editorial assistance, coordination and liaison work to ED writers and specialists.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment.
• As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service.
• Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules.
• You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position.
• You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position.
• You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed