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NDU educates joint Warfighters in critical thinking and the creative application of military power to inform national strategy and globally integrated operations, under conditions of disruptive change, in order to conduct war.
06/29/2020 to 07/28/2020
$86,335 - $112,240 per year
GS 12
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12
No
No
D-NDU-10843864-20-JS
572194300
1. Edits journal articles, occasional papers, monographs, reports, studies, and books in the fields of national security strategy, defense policy, and national military strategy for the fundamentals of scholarly research and writing, including clear purpose, realizable scope, suitable research methodology, thorough and accurate documentation of sources, scholarly objectivity, originality, coherent organization, persuasive argument, and logical conclusions or recommendations.
-Analyzes graduate/postgraduate-level manuscripts in terms of their objectives, intended readers, writing style, subject matter, and research methodology accuracy. Participates in evaluation and selection of manuscripts.
-Applies professional judgment in conducting research and in selecting and using source materials. Performs independent library and Internet research and consults with specialists to check accuracy of facts and documentation of sources.
-Copy edits manuscripts for syntax, grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, style, publication format, end note and bibliography format, and use of tables and figures.
-Exercises independent judgment in screening and selecting critical material for inclusion in a manuscript file, an important management tool that contains manuscript drafts, records of clearances, reviews, approvals, printing production, and distribution, and other relevant documents.
-Concurrent with editing of manuscript, coordinates with design and typography specialists and graphic artists at the Government Publishing Office Division of Creative Services to ensure timely preparation of appropriate illustrations to accompany and support the text.
-Prepares manuscripts for submission to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. Initiates correspondence with copyright holders concerning permission to reprint copyrighted material. Ensures that clearances and permissions have been received prior to publication deadlines.
2. Prepares manuscripts for and coordinates projects throughout the production process, which includes design, layout, printing, post-production tasks, and preparation of electronic edition.
-After final editing of manuscript, prepares and generates materials necessary to produce the printed product based on the manuscript. Ensures that all appropriate components of the publication are prepared: Cover Front Matter such as full and half title pages, copyright and printing notices, dedication, table of contents, list of photos/illustrations, preface, acknowledgments, and introduction; Main Text, and Back Matter, such as appendices, glossary, end notes, bibliography, author biography, and index.
-In general, ensures that design and layout are appropriate for the type of publication and subject matter at hand. Ensures that cover is accurate, attractive, and professionally rendered. Ensures that the overall book design and typographical elements are appropriate, accurate, and consistent from cover to cover.
-Assists in monitoring the printing process through proofreading of page and cover proofs, press sheet and binding inspections, and inspections of final product.
-Performs and coordinates a variety of tasks associated with the post-production phase of publication. Such tasks include but are not limited to inspection and critique of printed product, recording of errors to be corrected for reprints, distribution, return of original materials, collection of reviews and notices, and taking delivery of printer's proofs and the final product.
-Helps prepare electronic editions of publications for posting on the NDU Press website and social media channels and aids in the dissemination of e-publications via various social media channels and e-newsletters.. Applies an understanding of the concepts of electronic publishing and a working knowledge of HTML to ensure electronic editions are accurate, readily accessible, compliant with the NDU website, and properly linked to related publications.
3. Rewrites portions of manuscripts as necessary, cutting, summarizing, expanding, restructuring, and clarifying material while preserving the integrity of the author's style, tone, and meaning. Employs the highest order of literary and editorial judgment to remedy deficiencies in general writing style and to identify and correct needless repetition, inconsistency, incongruity, and inaccuracy. Works directly with academics at graduate and postgraduate levels and with military officers and civilian officials, generally at the level of colonel/GS-15 or more senior grades.
4. Prepares manuscripts for contract editing, proofreading, or indexing. Writes specifications and statement of work to be performed. Monitors and reviews contractor performance and adherence to schedules. Acts as agency's technical representative, dealing directly with contractor. Evaluates completed projects. Maintains awareness of general procurement procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below:
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.
2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.
3. Other Supporting Documents.
4. Military Spouse Preference:Spousal Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders or travel orders, marriage certificate/license and the Self-Certification form are required to claim Military Spouse Preference.
The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. They must be received by the closing date of the announcement or at the time of application if applying to an announcement with an extended closing date.
1. Transcripts and/or Certifications: All applicants to include current agency employees, must submit proof of education if the job announcement requires education to meet the basic qualification requirements, or if substituting education to meet the specialized experience requirements. Many applicants must also submit documentation for proof of meeting the basic education requirement. For additional information on acceptable documents, click here Transcripts and Certifications. All applicants to include current agency employees/contractors must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
2. Cover Letter: You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or determine eligibility for preference.
3. Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click here.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Application of Veterans Preference: The Category Rating Method does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible's who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Qualified) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/572194300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
