Writer-Editor (Social Media)

Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 (ZA-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as experience writing and editing plain language content for social media.

All applicants MUST submit three (3) writing samples of social media content that clearly demonstrate the ability to write in a clear and engaging style for a general, non-technical audience. Each sample should note which social media platform the content was written for and the samples should be for at least two different platforms. At least one sample should show the ability to write about complex bioscience, chemistry, engineering, information technology, materials science or physics research concepts. At least one sample should be a long-form social media post that is a minimum of 175 words.

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.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration