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This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General.
The supervisor is the Senior Assistant for Investigative Operations.
Expenses associated with interview will be paid; however, relocation will NOT be paid.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure and security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
This is a Term position and may become permanent without further competition.
12/23/2019 to 01/10/2020
$117,191 - $152,352 per year
GG 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Term - The candidate selected for this position will be placed on a Term appointment NTE 2 years. The candidate may be non-competitively converted to a career or career-conditional appointment while serving on or at the end of the Term appointment.
Full-Time
Excepted
14
No
Yes
OIG/AIGI-2020-0001
555037700
All candidates (excluding current NRC employees) must live and work within the Washington, D.C. commuting area. Applicants must be within 50 miles of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Headquarters office, which is located in Rockville, Maryland, zip code 20852. Applicants that do not meet this criteria will be removed from further consideration. Salary range is based on the 2019 salary table for the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington locality pay area.
As the Investigations Program Writer-Editor, you will be responsible for writing and editing material and performing quality assurance functions to ensure that investigations program and other written products comply with appropriate professional standards for clarity, thoroughness, accuracy, and objectivity, and the policies and objectives of the AIGI program and the OIG. You will assist and facilitate the writing and issuance of all written products by collaborating closely with the investigations staff and managers. You will provide writing and editing support and assistance at all stages of the report writing process such as developing report outlines, reviewing and providing feedback on drafts, conducting research if needed, and working with agents to produce reports that convey agreed-upon messages to the intended audience. You will serves as the office’s expert in writing and editing, and as needed, assist investigative staff with data analysis and serves as backup on FOIA and Hotline duties.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience in writing and editing material and performing quality assurance functions to ensure that written products comply with appropriate professional standards for clarity, thoroughness, accuracy, and objectivity, and the policies and objectives of an organization's program; assisting and facilitating the writing and issuance of all written products by collaborating closely with staff and managers; providing writing and editing support and assistance at all stages of the report writing process such as developing report outlines, reviewing and providing feedback on drafts; and working with authors to produce reports that convey agreed-upon messages to the intended audience.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Knowledge of the mission, function, and programs of an Office of Inspector General, internal affairs department, or similar law enforcement organization and their appropriate professional standards to ensure that investigative reports, outgoing correspondence, and other work products reflect the program goals of the organization and comply with appropriate professional standards.
2. Expert knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and correspondence procedures and of the regulations and policies affecting Government publications such as the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and the U.S. Government Publishing Office Style Manual sufficient to prepare and review outgoing material for correctness, proper format, and completeness.
3. Demonstrated ability to present information clearly and at a level appropriate for the intended audience to promote a thorough understanding of the subject.
4. Demonstrated ability to write and edit material to effectively articulate, interpret, and explain complex, potentially controversial, and/or important agency policies, programs, and decisions.
5. Demonstrated ability to edit text for clarity and accuracy. This includes the ability to analyze the subject and the audience so as to present the material clearly, accurately, thoroughly, and convincingly; and to adapt the style and format of the material to the medium or publication where it will appear.
6. Demonstrated ability to advise and assist authors during the writing stage, verify information presented by research, and/or consultation with subject matter experts.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217.
Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Selectee's will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or
3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting “Application Status.”
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/555037700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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