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The United States Postal Service has the following challenging employment opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative individual. The Writer (IS) position is available in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements.

Location

US POSTAL SERVICE

Inspection Service

Washington, DC 20260

Position Information

TITLE: Writer (IS)

GRADE: EAS-21

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE:

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

PL: N/A

SALARY RANGE: 86,420.00 - 100,795.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER:

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Researches, writes, and edits a variety of U.S. Postal Inspection Service communications media for internal and external (national) distribution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops, writes, and edits brochures, flyers, booklets, reports, and other print, multi-media or social media publications designed to inform Inspection Service employees, Postal Service employees, and the public.
2. Edits and updates all official Inspection Service numbered publications and numbered forms to maintain effectiveness and relevancy.
3. Creates, edits, and updates reports and management briefings regarding Inspection Service objectives, progress and accomplishments.
4. Creates, edits, and updates communication products for Inspection Service internal and external audiences, to include: intranet content, agency-wide emails, publications, presentations, brochures and fliers; and USPS internal and external channels, to include: USPS Blue and LiteBlue, website, and social media.
5. Researches, writes, and edits Inspection Service presentations for various audiences to educate and promote awareness of schemes and scams, mail theft prevention, dangerous, illegal and/or prohibited mail items, and safety and security of USPS employees.
6. Completes research, editing, and writing assignments under tight deadlines. Utilizes InSite program for tracking and prioritizing work projects.
7. Conducts research on a variety of issues which affect the Inspection Service to determine impact on management, employees, and consumers; recommends article topics for incorporation into national and special publications.
8. Performs editor duties on as needed basis, including obtaining final approvals, ensuring incorporation of last-minute changes, final proofreading, and editing articles for daily publications.
9. Acts as primary liaison to the Material Distribution Center in Topeka, KS for the printing of official publications, posters, flyers, and brochures.
10. Serves as a backup support for primary content creator for Inspection Service executives, the Inspection Service social media manager, and administrative staff.

SUPERVISION

Manager unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Ability to coordinate the work of employees in other units including providing guidance, organizing and monitoring the work, establishing effective work relationships and facilitating the flow of work-related information.
2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Willingness to submit to a Tier 2 Moderate Scope Background Investigation (MBI) for security clearance. The investigation requires completion of a questionnaire, fingerprints for a criminal records check, and may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain the security clearance while holding the

position.

1. Ability to conduct research, including conducting interviews, to gather material for writing publications, speeches, and presentations.
2. Ability to develop, write, and edit articles, reports and promotional and informational material under tight deadlines.
3. Knowledge of journalism, communications, or public relations sufficient to relay information in a concise and clear manner, using the appropriate voice for multiple audiences and platforms.
4. Ability to use word processing and photo editing software sufficient to develop, write, and edit articles.
5. Knowledge of the creative production of web pages, pamphlets, brochures, posters, visual aids, and similar materials.
6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Bachelor s or advanced degree in English or journalism, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

Desirable Qualifications: Strong grasp of the English language, especially the rules of syntax, punctuation, and grammar. Professional writing and editing experience.

**This position requires an MBI clearance. This process can take up to 8 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will not be considered.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.