Editor

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Washington, DC seeks an Editor to support Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs. The role focuses on drafting, editing, and coordinating Secretarial correspondence with attention to accuracy, tone, and timeliness.

Candidates will manage multiple projects, ensure compliance with federal style guides, and maintain records in an automated control system, working under supervision and senior staff guidance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to draft, edit, and proof Secretarial correspondence with proper grammar and style.
• Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate across offices to meet Secretarial deadlines.
• Experience applying Federal/Departmental style requirements in formal communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit Secretarial correspondence and related materials.
• Coordinate with Bureau/Office staff to track and manage correspondence actions.
• Apply project management principles to plan and execute correspondence actions.

Skills

Clear communication

Editing skills

Time management

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications or related field

Tools

Automated correspondence system

Job description

You will serve as an Editor with the Executive Secretariat and Regulatory Affairs.

This position is also open to status candidates under announcement CBVZ-26-13067383-ST-KS. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/01/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not be credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level:

Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: You must include hours per week worked.

1. Communicating clearly and tactfully, to support Secretarial correspondence activities and to facilitate coordination with Bureau/Office Correspondence Managers, including seeking guidance from senior staff on the most complex or sensitive matters;
2. Managing deadlines, identifying risks and constraints, and coordinating stakeholder needs while executing Secretarial correspondence projects under general supervisory direction, including elevating significant challenges to the Deputy Director for collaboration when needed;
3. Applying proper grammar, sentence structure, syntax, and Federal/Departmental style requirements to draft, review, and edit Secretarial correspondence products, reworking content for clarity and logical sequence with supervisory support for complex subjects or documents;
4. Implementing Secretarial correspondence control, tracking, and management protocols by creating records in an automated control system, assigning items to the appropriate Bureau/Office, and updating project status in accordance with established procedures and with supervisory review for high-visibility or complex assignments;
5. Applying project management principles, policies, and procedures to support the planning, coordination, and completion of Secretarial correspondence actions, including recommending solutions to operational challenges and consulting with the Deputy Director or senior staff on issues requiring higher-level judgement.

MUST MEET ALL.

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level:

Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: You must include hours per week worked.

1. Communicating clearly, concisely, and with seasoned judgment to convey complex Departmental issues, resolve conflicts, and ensure consistent and effective communication on Secretarial correspondence matters for senior Department officials;
2. Managing multiple Secretarial correspondence projects by establishing timelines, assessing and mitigating risks and barriers, coordinating across Bureaus/Offices, and ensuring project completion in accordance with Departmental standards and expectations;
3. Reviewing, editing, and rewriting correspondence intended for Secretarial Executives using expert knowledge of writing and editing techniques, proper grammar and syntax, and style requirements to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and adherence to prescribed formats;
4. Applying and implementing established Secretarial correspondence control, tracking, and management protocols, guidelines, and procedures within an automated correspondence control system to ensure timely processing, accurate status updates, and proper closure and retention of official records;
5. Applying project management principles, policies, and procedures to plan, coordinate, and execute all phases of Secretarial correspondence actions, including analyzing issues, developing solutions, coordinating requirements with stakeholders, and recommending improvements based on operational needs.

MUST MEET ALL.

Volunteer Experience

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.