What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Justice is hiring: Lead Technical Writer-Editor in Oregon position at Department of Justice?
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Planning and Operations, Communications Unit.
Basic Entry Requirements :
Education :
Undergraduate and Graduate Education : Must have included a total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field(s), and at least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position. For technical manuals and specifications writers or editors, the equivalent of 15 semester hours may have been gained through vocational or educational training above the high school level at a public, private, or Armed Forces school.
Experience :
Experience that required substantial subject-matter or technical knowledge of the field. This experience must have demonstrated 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.
Specialized Experience :
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include :
- Applying technical writing and editing principles, methods, and practices, in order to support statistical and technical presentations.
- Producing and coordinating the development of clear, accurate, and well-organized publications and technical reports for various formats, including digital for publication or release and / or congressional reporting.
- Applying both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate and improve team processes, effectiveness, and work products ensuring findings are interpreted and communicated accurately in written form.
Technical Qualifications :
Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications :
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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