Clarification from the agency

DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles and U.S. Citizens

• You will apply in-depth knowledge of publication methods, practices, and techniques to meet the changing formats and delivery methods for the journal and individual reports.
• You will manage programs and services for graphics, layout, and distribution of e-book publications.
• You will participate in federal and non-federal groups focused on the publishing profession.
• You will assess and analyze the automation available at the national and international level to provide the Center with state-of-the-art systems and services that apply to publishing.
• You will conduct continuous review and recapitalization of publications programs by updating their supporting systems and technologies as required.
• You will support the Research and Analysis Division (RAD) and works closely with RAD leadership and Mission Support Division to provide recommendations to define, advocate, and procure computer/automation hardware.
• You will support the Research and Analysis Division (RAD)and works closely with RAD leadership and Mission Support Division to provide software to enhance the publication capacity, capability, and services.
• You will coordinate with colleagues across the Center planning and guiding work to be accomplished by a team of colleagues, establishes and adjusts short-term priorities in consultation with leadership, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• You will find ways to improve productivity or increase the quality of work directed including automation processes and improvements.
• You will serve as authority in development of the digital content in addition to JACSS, reports, special reports and publication guidelines for authors, peer reviewers, and Center staff.
• You will provide advice and guidance on publication opportunities outside the Center.
• You will coordinate with subject matter experts and the editorial team to ascertain the journal’s thematic requirements and priorities.
• You will develop the publication program and ensures that publications are developed to be responsive to the audience of Arctic security professionals and decision makers.
• You will coordinate the activities of the Center’s publication effort in the following program areas: journal layout and design, calls for submission, dialogue with authors, identification and tracking of peer reviewers, and editorial process.
• You will coordinate the activities of the Center’s publication effort in the following program areas: security review, graphics selection, layout and production, electronic dissemination, database management, and associated efforts.
• You will collaborate across TSC divisions and the Center’s academic network.
• You will provide input for requirements and budget coordination with RAD leadership.
• You will prepare annual publications budget estimates in consolation with RAD leadership providing short-and long-range objectives.
• You will prepare the Center’s publication priorities for varying audiences including digital content, software, hardware, and print requirements.
• You will work with RAD and the Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation team to continuously assess and improve intent and results of TSC publications.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• • New employees to the Department of Defense will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing oversight, coordination and direction as managing editor to develop digital, print publications, reports, special report by staff, faculty, affiliates, and guest authors in support of an organization.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.