What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writer-Editor position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
OIG is organized into seven operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, Office of Management and Administration, and Office of Special Reviews. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country.
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Duties
As a Writer-Editor, you will:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 25-VAOIG-36. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Key Requirements:
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Preparing, reviewing, editing, and writing documents for distribution to a variety of audiences.
Examples of such experience might include:
Editing reports or other written documents developed by others for publication; OR
Advising and assisting authors during the writing stage; OR
Critically reviewing reports or other written documents for clarity and coherence; OR
Communicating information in reports to internal and external audiences.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Office of Audits and Evaluations
Administrative Resource Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
OIG is organized into seven operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, Office of Management and Administration, and Office of Special Reviews. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country.
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Duties
As a Writer-Editor, you will:
- Provide input to OIG's managers and senior management on how to effectively manage writing and editing activities.
- Reach out to users to solicit feedback on written products and assist the manager to apply the feedback in proposing appropriate changes.
- Gather information for assignments by collaborating with teams.
- Develop or review reports of significant audit findings of nationwide scope.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 25-VAOIG-36. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Key Requirements:
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Preparing, reviewing, editing, and writing documents for distribution to a variety of audiences.
Examples of such experience might include:
Editing reports or other written documents developed by others for publication; OR
Advising and assisting authors during the writing stage; OR
Critically reviewing reports or other written documents for clarity and coherence; OR
Communicating information in reports to internal and external audiences.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- A recruitment incentive may be offered.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Office assignment may be at one of the locations listed on the announcement subject to availability and OIG management discretion.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
- Travel nationwide under tight deadlines. The incumbent should anticipate frequent walking and standing as a component of this travel.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits
- Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Office of Audits and Evaluations
Administrative Resource Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
