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Summary
The position is located in the News Center, Voice of America (VOA). The incumbent serves as an Investigative Writer-Editor and is responsible for researching, writing and reporting about in-depth, complex matters for multiple media platforms. He/she must have a proven track record as an investigative journalist.
THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT
Note: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to the Green, Orange, Silver, Yellow, and Blue Metro lines.
INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency, is an exciting, multi-cultural organization that encompasses all United States civilian international broadcasting. The BBG is comprised of five networks broadcasting in 61 languages that include the Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti), and three grantee organizations - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia. The International Broadcasting Bureau provides transmission, administrative, and other support services; and three grantee organizations. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a free and independent media, reaching a worldwide audience of 215 million people with news, information, and relevant discussions.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
08/21/2017 to 09/05/2017
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Salary
$79,720 - $103,639 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 12
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
12
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
DE-10038116-17-JB
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Control number
477530900
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Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Suggests, develops, and produces original, authoritative investigative stories in a variety of subject areas, including corruption, health hazards, the environment, human rights, financial fraud, cyber-security and abuse of power, among others.
-Conducts interviews with on-the-record sources and, in some instances, anonymous sources.
-Employs appropriate investigative tools, including the Freedom of Information Act, to find and analyze documentary evidence, including legal papers, government records and regulatory reports, business and financial filings and records contained in electronic databases.
-Collaborates with data journalists to formulate stories, develop angles and create news applications that present investigative findings and evidence.
-Fact-checks projects prior to publication or broadcast; writes and reports for long-term projects and shorter turnaround investigative stories.
-Thoroughly and accurately researches all information, turning complex subject matter into clear, easy-to-understand prose.
-Works closely with the investigations editor and other editors, photographers, designers, researchers, data analysts, social media and web and broadcast producers to produce arresting investigative projects on multiple platforms.
-Develops and maintains a variety of investigative sources, maintaining confidentiality when appropriate and in consultation with VOA editors.
-Is an evangelist for investigative reporting at VOA and collaborates as needed with other English language journalists, as well as journalists in the language services.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
- Applicants must complete online questionnaire.
- This is a sensitive or national security position.
- If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the line of work of this position.
Examples of specialized experience for this position is experience reporting news and information for a newspaper or magazine with the ability to tell many kinds of stories; produce long-form investigative enterprise and covers investigative issues, writes quickly, with clarity and authority often about complex matters, on deadline and the ability to interpret politics and policymaking. Experience is gained in working well with journalists, designers, photographers, and others related to this field.
Examples of specialized experience for this position is experience reporting news and information for a newspaper or magazine with the ability to tell many kinds of stories; produce long-form investigative enterprise and covers investigative issues, writes quickly, with clarity and authority often about complex matters, on deadline and the ability to interpret politics and policymaking. Experience is gained in working well with journalists, designers, photographers, and others related to this field.
Education
Applicant cannot substitute education for experience.
Additional information
1. If you are an eligible Inter agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
2. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
4. If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
- Information Management
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Writing
Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
- Cover letter
- DD-214
- Other Veterans Documentation; SF-15, VA Letter, Statement of Service
- Transcripts
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource office.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/05/2017.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job, then click on Additional Application Information to see the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Agency contact information
Jennifer Boswell
- Address
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Central News Division
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource office.
Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
- Cover letter
- DD-214
- Other Veterans Documentation; SF-15, VA Letter, Statement of Service
- Transcripts
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource office.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/05/2017.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job, then click on Additional Application Information to see the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Agency contact information
Jennifer Boswell
- Address
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Central News Division
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Jennifer Boswell
- Address
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Central News Division
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US