Technical Writer-Editor

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks candidates for a writer/editor role to prepare technical and government publications. The position requires editorial expertise and the ability to present complex information clearly for a broad audience.

The selected candidate will work on publication programs, ensure writing standards, and contribute to materials such as reports, manuals, and promotional brochures as part of a federal agency.

Qualifications

• Total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field
• At least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this level
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty to the next lower grade level
• Experience in editorial/writing concepts for wide range of media and government publications

Skills

Editorial & writing concepts

Publication program design

Govt writing standards

Education

15 semester hours in relevant field

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Must have included a total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field(s), and at least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position. For technical manuals and specifications writers or editors, the equivalent of 15 semester hours may have been gained through vocational or educational training above the high school level at a public, private, or Armed Forces school.

OR

Experience

Experience that required substantial subject-matter or technical knowledge of the field. This experience must have demonstrated the ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of blueprints or diagrams, or other appropriate methods. Such experience may have been acquired as a writer or editor of technical reports, articles, manuals, or specifications.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the following:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this level.

Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular assessments to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in editorial and writing concepts, principles, techniques, and skills necessary to produce material suitable for a wide range of media - newspapers, magazines, government publications, academic journals, promotional brochures etc.
• Experience in designing and developing publication programs, special publication series and individual documents.
• Experience in detailed writing standards associated with the Government Printing offices' and other editorial styles for writing reports and large documents.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**