Technical Writer (Editor)

Job Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

About the Position: The pay band NH-03 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-12/13. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities.

Job Description Performs a variety of writing, editing and research duties in connection with the preparation of technical manuals and technical publications on the theory, installation. Performs a variety of writing, editing and research duties in connection with the preparation of technical manuals and technical publications on the theory, operation and maintenance of a variety of complex electronics equipment and/or systems. Writes and edits technical manuals which involve the latest theories, developments and concepts in the subject area.

Evaluates and extrapolates technical and engineering source data and presents information tailored to users needs considering training, education, readability and comprehensibility. Prepares contract Statements of Work covering equipment publication requirements tailored to communication/electronics equipment, audience (soldiers) needs. Evaluates contractor proposals and serves on Source Selection Boards.

Conducts equipment publications contractor Start of Work meetings, and in-process reviews. Edits submitted draft manuals and advises contractors, guiding a project from inception through completion. Conducts verifications on equipment using target audience troops and is responsible for completeness and accuracy of manuals and final acceptance from contractors.

Supervisor outlines general objectives to be achieved. Final product is reviewed for attainment of objectives and overall adequacy of coverage and content. Writes and edits technical manuals using theories and concepts in subject areas or engineering source data Prepare SOW covering equipment publications concerning communication/electronics.

Communicates verbally and in writing to edit manuals and brief internal and external audiences. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. ??????? Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience required:

To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-02). Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Providing formal or informal training, mentoring, support, and/or coaching to technical writers; 2) Interpreting regulatory guidance to develop educational materials (with SME input) to train employees on developing compliant publications that articulate technical information; 3) Maintaining and reporting metrics for publication-related information; AND 4) Managing publication-related project schedules to meet organizational goals.

AND My specialized experience includes, or was supplemented by, the ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of blueprints or diagrams, or other appropriate methods. Such experience may have been acquired as a writer or editor of technical reports, articles, manuals, or specifications. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Planning and Evaluating Project Management Writing Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.