Writer-editor - Washington, United States - US Smithsonian Institution

US Smithsonian Institution

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Washington, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

The Writer-Editor will provide comprehensive editorial and publications administrative assistance to the Deputy Director and Publications Manager, National Museum of African American History and Culture, by helping to ensure that museum publications represent African American perspectives with accuracy and sensitivity; the position requires that the incumbent possess extensive experience in, and knowledge of, culture as relates to editorial and writing projects.

In this position, you will:

Write substantive texts for various publications, such as book chapters, sidebar essays, booklet copy, etc.
Write copy for selected physical and digital publications, such as brochures and other ephemera.
Provide content and copy editing for all manuscripts, from books and catalogues to ephemera e.g., brochures and calendars, and as needed digital content.
Create and maintain a style guide for NMAAHC publications.
Conduct research, to ensure error free copy.
Conduct research and make assessments as to which publishers should be approached regarding copublishing agreements for specific publications.
Manage production through the following stages: establishment of a production schedule, conception of rough design/format, editing and/or writing, photo research, factchecking, word processing, reconciliation of design with budget, proofreading of galleys and mechanicals, blue line, and colorproof inspection.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Pass Preemployment Background Investigation
May need to complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements, see _Qualification Standards Handbook for _General Schedule Positions_ on OPM website.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualification:

Experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience.

Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education:

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information:

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources.

Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Agency; and,
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Recruitment Incentive:
Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability.

If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Benefits

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants for this position may be evaluated in multiple stages.

The first stage is an evaluation of your responses to the online multiple-choice questions that assess your experience, education, and/or training for the job related competencies below: