WRITER/EDITOR

As the National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, CISA works with partners at every level to identify and manage risk to the cyber and physical infrastructure that Americans rely on every hour of every day. CISA works with partners to defend against today's threats and collaborate to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. The official title of this position is Writer/Editor GS-1082-13

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Provides support for CISA internal and external web communications activities, performs analysis for content posted on the CISA Intranet and CISA.gov and works in a close relationship with OCEAO on the production of content for both internal and external needs. Performs high-level writing and editing assignments for the creation of internal and external communication products to include speeches, web content, newsletters, leadership messaging and talking points for Agency events, mission, and in support of the workforce. Supports the External Affairs subdivision to develop talking points to support CISA's external communications needs. Assists OCEAO in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting communication efforts for both internal and external products that support Agency events, mission, and in support of the workforce.

You must be a U.S. citizen. Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position requires a pre-employment drug test. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.

Education may not be substituted for experience. You must meet the qualification requirements specified in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.