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Technical Writer-Editor (Auto)

Department of the Army
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
Integrated Logistics Support Center
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel Of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is under the supervision of the Combat Service and Combat Services Support Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) Directorate, Light Tactical Vehicles PSID.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
01/07/2021 to 01/15/2021
Salary
$85,087 to - $110,617 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Warren, MI
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - Expected travel is 25%; however, you will be required to travel up to an average of two weeks per month or as required for mission accomplishment.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 4 years
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NEAD21908956-1796HW
Control number
588540500

Duties

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  • Develops requirements and scopes for equipment technical publications efforts.
  • Establishes plans and schedules for achieving objectives of the publications program.
  • Directs and controls the publication verification and validation program both at the contractor facilities and in the field.
  • Coordinates with the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), the Logistics Data Analysis Center (LDAC), and the Equipment Publications Control Office (EPCO) to ensure publications are in accordance with all military specifications.
  • Administers publications start of work meetings, in-process reviews, and Integrated Project Teams.
  • Trains interns and junior members of the team.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing draft policy, objectives, directives, or guidance on publication development, acquisition, or automation as it pertains to other functional areas/elements such as program planning and establishment of program milestones, contractor performance evaluation, or publication editing and quality control; and translating complex technical data for operation or maintenance performance into easily readable technical publications. This definition of Specialized Experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the Federal service (GS-11).

Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.


Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Materiel Maintenance Management position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position.
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet the position requirements for certification at Level 2 in Life Cycle Logistics within 24 months of entrance on duty. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at http://www.dau.mil/.) Due to the impact of the Coronavirus, individuals with entrance of duty dates prior to April 1, 2021 will have an additional 12 months to meet the certification requirements, up to a total of 36 months.
  • Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil/.
  • May be converted non-competitively to career-conditional or career appointment based on personal competitive status.
  • This position is a term position and may be extended up to a maximum of six years.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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