Technical Writer - Editor

The Technical Writer (Engineering) serves as a member of the Engineering Service Administration Section at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (RHJVAMC). The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert for technical writing and publication of engineering-specific media and develops content to explain complex technical and engineering concepts.

Major Duties include but are not limited to: Verifies the accuracy of information collected and developed by research and interviews with subject-matter specialists and program officials. Develops, analyzes, and selects appropriate information: composes program summaries, overviews, status reports, and presents the information in a form and at a level suitable for the intended audience. Reviews and edits proposed limited articles and papers on medical health initiatives, medical and prosthetic research, health care services, and related medical documents. Performs editing and limited rewriting of sections of these documents to conform to style, design, layout, and editorial requirements; and to eliminate duplication, confusing sentence structure, and errors in grammar and spelling. Verifies the use of appropriate and non-confusing technical and scientific terms. In preparing straightforward technical documents, the incumbent determines the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative; determines the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience; writes the material; selects illustrative material; and prepares narrative documents in a manner that is consistent with the medium to be used, periodical style requirements, other information presented by the Department. Conducts reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release. Collects and organizes technical and scientific information required for the preparation of straight forward user manuals; training materials; and medical facility guidance documents, proposals, and reports pertaining to selected VA medical and health care specializations. Researches, analyzes, distills, and presents medical facility information in a clear manner without sacrificing completeness and accuracy. Communicates the information for such purposes as articulating organization policy, preparing limited and straightforward public reports on the activities and plans of the medical facility; and explaining laws that the Department administers to those affected, especially concerning their rights and obligations; and announcing regulations. Reviews and edits proposed limited articles and papers on medical health initiatives, medical and prosthetic research, health care services, and related medical documents. Performs editing and limited rewriting of sections of these documents to conform to style, design, layout, and editorial requirements; and to eliminate duplication, confusing sentence structure, and errors in grammar and spelling. Verifies the use of appropriate and non-confusing technical and scientific terms. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Technical Writer - Editor/PD102130 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

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