Library of Congress
Writer-Editor (Detail/Temporary Promotion)
Library of Congress, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Detail (Library Employees Only) Writer-Editor (Detail/Temporary Promotion)
Opening Date : August 29, 2024Closing Date : September 9, 2024LC Organization Unit : CopyrightGrade : GS-9/11/12Availability : Library Employees OnlyDuration : Up to 112 daysAn applicant will be selected for an opportunity to serve a 112-day assignment in the position of Writer-Editor, GS-9/11/12, for the Copyright Outreach and Education Division, Office of Public Information and Education. Depending on the qualifications of the selectee, this may either be a short-term employment detail (STED) with no change in salary or a short-term employment promotion (STEP) depending on the qualifications of the selectee.Duties include, but are not limited to the following:Develops original material and edits documents.Writes and edits technical materials.Analyzes and administers editorial production process.WHO IS ELIGIBLEPermanent, full-time
employees from any division within the Library
in good standing with at least a satisfactory/successful performance rating that
meet the minimum qualifications . Temporary and indefinite employees are not eligible.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Must be at grade (9/11/12) to be eligible for a detail.Must have at least one year at the lower GS-grade (7/8/9/10/11) to be eligible for a temporary promotion to the next higher grade.Must be one year since last temporary promotion.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to communicate effectively in writing for both print and web products.Ability to follow the basic rules of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style for print and non-print materials.Ability to tailor the tone, level of diction, form, depth, and level of detail as well as the content of the information to the context and needs of an audience.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree (or graduate degree) in English writing or related degree.Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis is a STED/STEP opportunity with no expectation of permanent placement. The work schedule is Flexitime or Complex, Monday through Friday. The term of this opportunity is expected to be
approximately October 6, 2024, through January 25, 2025.
The Office reserves the right to modify the number of applicants selected and extend the opportunity if the division’s priorities change.HOW TO APPLYSend an email on or before the deadline to copyrightactionalert@copyright.gov, which includes a cover letter and a resume as attachments that fully and completely demonstrate your possession of the required qualifications for the position. All submissions will be reviewed, and the most qualified applicants will be selected for an in-person interview.
Expressions of interest for this STED/STEP opportunity will be accepted until COB, September 6, 2024.For More Information Human ResourcesLibrary of Congress101 Independence Ave, S.E.Washington, D.C. 20540-1600Email:
JobHelp@loc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Opening Date : August 29, 2024Closing Date : September 9, 2024LC Organization Unit : CopyrightGrade : GS-9/11/12Availability : Library Employees OnlyDuration : Up to 112 daysAn applicant will be selected for an opportunity to serve a 112-day assignment in the position of Writer-Editor, GS-9/11/12, for the Copyright Outreach and Education Division, Office of Public Information and Education. Depending on the qualifications of the selectee, this may either be a short-term employment detail (STED) with no change in salary or a short-term employment promotion (STEP) depending on the qualifications of the selectee.Duties include, but are not limited to the following:Develops original material and edits documents.Writes and edits technical materials.Analyzes and administers editorial production process.WHO IS ELIGIBLEPermanent, full-time
employees from any division within the Library
in good standing with at least a satisfactory/successful performance rating that
meet the minimum qualifications . Temporary and indefinite employees are not eligible.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Must be at grade (9/11/12) to be eligible for a detail.Must have at least one year at the lower GS-grade (7/8/9/10/11) to be eligible for a temporary promotion to the next higher grade.Must be one year since last temporary promotion.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to communicate effectively in writing for both print and web products.Ability to follow the basic rules of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style for print and non-print materials.Ability to tailor the tone, level of diction, form, depth, and level of detail as well as the content of the information to the context and needs of an audience.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree (or graduate degree) in English writing or related degree.Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis is a STED/STEP opportunity with no expectation of permanent placement. The work schedule is Flexitime or Complex, Monday through Friday. The term of this opportunity is expected to be
approximately October 6, 2024, through January 25, 2025.
The Office reserves the right to modify the number of applicants selected and extend the opportunity if the division’s priorities change.HOW TO APPLYSend an email on or before the deadline to copyrightactionalert@copyright.gov, which includes a cover letter and a resume as attachments that fully and completely demonstrate your possession of the required qualifications for the position. All submissions will be reviewed, and the most qualified applicants will be selected for an in-person interview.
Expressions of interest for this STED/STEP opportunity will be accepted until COB, September 6, 2024.For More Information Human ResourcesLibrary of Congress101 Independence Ave, S.E.Washington, D.C. 20540-1600Email:
JobHelp@loc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr