Writer-Editor
, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Exhibits Design Department, which creates exhibitions that showcase the Museum's vast and varied collection as well as telling the stories of diverse people and organizations that have made human achievement in flight possible.Overview
Accepting applicationsOpen & closing dates: 08/26/2024 to 09/09/2024Salary: $99,200 - $128,956 per yearPay scale & grade: GS 12Location: Washington, DCRemote job: NoTelework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required: Occasional travel - May be Required to work in Chantilly, VA as neededRelocation expenses reimbursed: NoAppointment type: Permanent - FederalWork schedule: Full-time - Full-Time, PermanentService: CompetitivePromotion potential: 12Job family (Series): 1082 Writing And EditingSupervisory status: NoSecurity clearance: OtherDrug test: NoPosition sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskBargaining unit status: YesAnnouncement number: 24R-ID-311346-DEU-NASMControl number: 806502500DutiesThe Writer-Editor serves as the manager of all written material published in exhibitions and related multimedia productions. In this position, you will:
Advise and direct organizational personnel during projects or assignments in a leadership capacity to ensure that final scripts have uniform style and tone.Write and edit scripts, audio-visual materials, and related printed materials for exhibitions of aeronautical, astronomical, and space science content, and determine a specific approach and method of presentation for the particular subject matter.Ensure the targeted audience is being addressed and that the tone or level of presentation is appropriate and identifies potential areas of difficulty.Recommend changes in exhibit content approach, emphasis, or presentation. If necessary, write or rewrite labels to present technical, scientific, or historical materials in a clear, concise, and readable form.RequirementsConditions of Employment:
Pass Pre-employment Background InvestigationMay need to complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic TransferMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.Must be a U.S. CitizenQualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.QualificationsGS-12 Experience : You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system related to the work of this position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as researching, writing, editing, and proofreading interpretive exhibit label scripts.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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.EducationThere is no education substitution for specialized experience for this position at the GS-12 grade level.How to ApplyClick on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
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The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Exhibits Design Department, which creates exhibitions that showcase the Museum's vast and varied collection as well as telling the stories of diverse people and organizations that have made human achievement in flight possible.Overview
Accepting applicationsOpen & closing dates: 08/26/2024 to 09/09/2024Salary: $99,200 - $128,956 per yearPay scale & grade: GS 12Location: Washington, DCRemote job: NoTelework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required: Occasional travel - May be Required to work in Chantilly, VA as neededRelocation expenses reimbursed: NoAppointment type: Permanent - FederalWork schedule: Full-time - Full-Time, PermanentService: CompetitivePromotion potential: 12Job family (Series): 1082 Writing And EditingSupervisory status: NoSecurity clearance: OtherDrug test: NoPosition sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskBargaining unit status: YesAnnouncement number: 24R-ID-311346-DEU-NASMControl number: 806502500DutiesThe Writer-Editor serves as the manager of all written material published in exhibitions and related multimedia productions. In this position, you will:
Advise and direct organizational personnel during projects or assignments in a leadership capacity to ensure that final scripts have uniform style and tone.Write and edit scripts, audio-visual materials, and related printed materials for exhibitions of aeronautical, astronomical, and space science content, and determine a specific approach and method of presentation for the particular subject matter.Ensure the targeted audience is being addressed and that the tone or level of presentation is appropriate and identifies potential areas of difficulty.Recommend changes in exhibit content approach, emphasis, or presentation. If necessary, write or rewrite labels to present technical, scientific, or historical materials in a clear, concise, and readable form.RequirementsConditions of Employment:
Pass Pre-employment Background InvestigationMay need to complete a Probationary PeriodMaintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic TransferMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.Must be a U.S. CitizenQualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.QualificationsGS-12 Experience : You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system related to the work of this position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as researching, writing, editing, and proofreading interpretive exhibit label scripts.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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.EducationThere is no education substitution for specialized experience for this position at the GS-12 grade level.How to ApplyClick on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
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