Writer-Editor (Detail/Temporary Promotion)
Library of Congress - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022Work at Library of Congress
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Opening Date : August 29, 2024
Closing Date : September 9, 2024
LC Organization Unit : Copyright
Grade : GS-9/11/12
Availability : Library Employees Only
Telework Eligibility : Hybrid
Duration : Up to 112 days
An 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).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Develops original material and edits documents.
Writes and edits technical materials.
Analyzes and administers editorial production process.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Permanent, 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
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 QUALIFICATIONS
Ability 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (or graduate degree) in English writing or related degree.
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This 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 APPLY
Send 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.
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