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Summary
The Management, Business, and Information Services Division, which provides editorial and publishing services for the agency, seeks an experienced editor to manage its editing and publishing functions helping to ensure that CBOs reports are clear and accessible to a broad audience, including Members of Congress, Congressional staff, researchers, and other members of the public.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
06/23/2022 to 07/10/2022
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Salary
$135,000 - $180,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
0
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
22-41
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Control number
653021700
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DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers
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Duties
The Management, Business, and Information Services Division, which provides editorial and publishing services for the agency, seeks an experienced editor to manage its editing and publishing functions helping to ensure that CBOs reports are clear and accessible to a broad audience, including Members of Congress, Congressional staff, researchers, and other members of the public. Responsibilities include supervising a group charged with editing, graphic design, and report production; planning that work and setting processes; and serving as the primary editor of documents.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tier One Background Investigation
Qualifications
See Technical Qualifications
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have at least seven years of professional experience in editing publications similar to those produced at CBO that is, books, reports, magazines, academic journals, or other publications covering serious subjects in careful detail and a bachelors degree, although an advanced degree in English or another field within the humanities is preferable. Candidates must have broad editorial skills- including the ability to reliably guide authors in writing and organizing material; to perceptively review and analyze complex and difficult drafts, making them clear and graceful; and to finish documents with care. They must thoroughly understand English grammar and syntax, should be sensitive to style and to nuances of tone and meaning in writing and editing, and should be at ease with technical subjects and quantitative information presented in tables and graphs. Candidates must also have the ability to manage people and processes effectively including strong interpersonal skills, the ability to support and develop others, and a commitment to customer service; experience managing a group of full-time staff is desirable. The flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as necessary, is required.
Education
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree, although an advanced degree in English or another field within the humanities is preferable.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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.
See https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/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.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.
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.
See https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/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.
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, at least one editing sample (see the Job Applicant FAQs on CBOs website for a description), and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. CBO may request additional editing samples.
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
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, at least one editing sample (see the Job Applicant FAQs on CBOs website for a description), and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. CBO may request additional editing samples. To ensure consideration, apply by July 18, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is a management position and is not covered by the Veterans Preference.
Agency contact information
Annita Gulati
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd and Dst, Ford House Office Building
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, at least one editing sample (see the Job Applicant FAQs on CBOs website for a description), and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. CBO may request additional editing samples.
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
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, at least one editing sample (see the Job Applicant FAQs on CBOs website for a description), and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. CBO may request additional editing samples. To ensure consideration, apply by July 18, 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This is a management position and is not covered by the Veterans Preference.
Agency contact information
Annita Gulati
- Address
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd and Dst, Ford House Office Building
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
Fair & Transparent
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Agency contact information
Annita Gulati
- Address
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd and Dst, Ford House Office Building
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US