Writer Editor

This position is in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Web Services. The mission of OCTO is to direct the strategy, deployment, and management of DC Government technology with an unwavering commitment to IT excellence, efficiency, and value for government, residents, businesses and visitors.

The incumbent serves as a Writer Editor, responsible for performing all necessary technical writing assignments associated with the successful development, maintenance and expansion of Web site content, graphics, and interactive functionality, to ensure that requirements of all technical and target customer groups are met for one hundred and thirty-five (135) technical projects in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. The work requires a high level of expertise in writing and editing and a complete command of sources and research methods in order to develop information on the programs, policies, functions, etc. for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures development and maintenance of Web site content, graphics, and interactive functionality consistent with identified requirements of target technical customer groups. Analyzes Web site usage reports and other sources of internal and external information, including competing and/or industry Web sites, to identify sources of site improvement and expansion. Presents recommendations for site enhancement. Manages cross-functional Web site content development effort as well as develops and edits as appropriate. Coordinates cross-functional site maintenance process, assignment of page-level responsibility, and content, graphics, interactive functionality approval, testing and implementation. Provides direction and support to subsidiaries and internal departments on the development of independent Web sites or appropriate content to be added to Districtwide Web sites. Writes and edits copy for the Web sites of District agencies in the Government of the District of Columbia.

Assists officials District-wide in communicating their ideas more effectively to District residents. Develops online applications for District-wide e-government initiatives. Writes reports and materials for clarity and for consistency with the agency’s policies and styles on agency activities that are of interest to the general public. Assists District agencies to promote innovative Web programs. Provide assistance to the Online Editor, Content Editor and Technology Communications Manager to develop and maintain agency Web sites. Tracks developments in the Online world, seeking ways to improve the District's Web presence. Interprets and explains a variety of subjects, and to write or edit materials tailored to specific media and audiences. Develops Internet policy for District agencies. Enhances agency Web sites with such elements as video, still photography, graphics and design. Tests each part of each Web site to ensure information is continuously updated. Constantly updates site content to ensure information is never out of date. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the CS-12 grade level, or its non-District equivalent. Examples of specialized experience include experience with writing and editing principles, methods and practices to write and edit a wide variety of documents, policies, procedures, standards and guidance pertaining to Website; and experience reviewing and editing materials in terms of their substance, format, consistency, grammar, punctuation, document structure and the use of appropriate vocabulary.

OR

An equivalent combination of experience and education.

Licensures and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

There are no special physical demands required to perform this job. The work is performed in an office setting

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm or varies

Type of Appointment: Career Service – Regular Appointment

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1082-13

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not a part of a Collective Bargaining Unit
Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Essential/Emergency Designation: This position has an Emergency Employee Designation. The incumbent may be required in essential or emergency situations or when authorized by the agency head to perform critical tasks.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security-sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Drug Free Workplace: The District of Columbia Government maintains a drug free work environment policy. All District employees are subject to post-accident/incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Please note that applications received for this vacancy announcement may be considered for other vacant positions within OCTO pursuant to qualifications.

For more information regarding the District of Columbia, OCTO and additional benefits of employment, please see the links below:

www.dc.gov
https://octo.dc.gov/
https://dchr.dc.gov/page/employee-benefits
https://washington.org/