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The Center seeks a Chief of its Editorial Office to manage and coordinate editorial services and printing for the Federal Judicial Center.
Learn more about this agency08/06/2018 to 08/27/2018
$121,262 - $127,325 per year
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18-11
507076200
Major Duties:
The Chief of the Editorial Office must be a skilled and experienced copy-editor with a command of the rules of grammar and style; the ability to edit complex manuscripts in law and social sciences, sometimes under deadline pressure; knowledge and experience in typography, graphic design, and page layout of books, reports, articles, pamphlets, brochures, curriculum materials, and other print and online publications; proficiency with industry standard desktop publishing applications and the ability to train others; knowledge and experience with printing and binding processes and specifications; excellent at communicating with others, including Center senior staff, authors both inside and outside the Center, including judges, law and social science professors and other subject matter experts, other employees, and vendors; the ability to assign and manage the work of editorial staff, including establishing and modifying priorities and setting and meeting deadlines; and the ability to manage the Center's budget for printing and related supplies and equipment, and for contract editorial services.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of the Center, specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in the humanities, communications, graphic design, or a related field.
Federal government benefits are applicable. An array of supplemental benefits are also offered including a transportation subsidy and a flexible benefit program allowing for pre-tax deductions for health insurance, health care, dependent care, and commuter expenses. The FJC is located in the Thurgood Marshall Building, conveniently situated to public transportation directly beside Union Station. The Marshall Building houses a child development center and a health fitness facility for its tenants.
The Center provides telework options subject to supervisory and division director approval. However, the position is located in Washington, D.C.
This position does not carry the tenure rights of positions in the competitive civil service.
The starting salary is set at $121,262. This position falls in the Center's pay band VI, which has a salary range up to $191,360; not all incumbents in pay band VI positions can expect to reach the top of the range. For the successful candidate who is not currently a member of the Center staff, a higher starting salary, but not to exceed $127,325, may be considered based upon the successful candidate's current salary. For the successful internal candidate earning less than the starting range minimum, his/her salary will be brought up to the range minimum of $121,262. If the successful internal candidate's salary falls above the range minimum that salary will be matched up to his/her current salary.
Other Requirements:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview.
In a cover letter referring to Announcement #18-11, please indicate specifically how you satisfy the qualifications listed above. Applications without the required cover letter or with cover letters that do not address the qualifications will not be considered. Along with the cover letter, please include a current resume that specifies dates of employment and responsibilities for all related positions. A cover letter and resume in one combined PDF document is preferred.
All applications should be submitted to:
Federal Judicial Center
ATTN: OA/Human Resources Office, Room 6-190
Announcement #18-11
Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20002-8003
OR
personnel@fjc.gov
When applying, please refer to Announcement #18-11. This vacancy will remain open until filled but to assure full consideration, applications must be received by August 27, 2018.
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.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Your complete application will be evaluated based on your qualifications. The hiring manager will consider the most highly qualified candidates for a possible interview. You will be notified by e-mail once the position has been filled.
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/507076200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Judicial Center is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies. The Editorial and Information Services Office provides editorial and design services for the Center's publications, other written materials, and websites; coordinates production and printing of its publications and materials; and manages the collection and distribution of print, media, and online resources available to federal judges, court staff, and the public through the Center's intranet and Internet websites.
