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This position requires at least 5 years’ experience. Alsorequires knowledge of the principles and practices oftechnical research, writing, and editing, as well asknowledge of word-processing and desktop publishingapplications and computer equipment as required.Functional Responsibilities:Develops, directs, and manages the editorial aspects ofcommunications programs. Works closely with the clientand strategic planners to define communicationsobjectives and to ensure requirements are achieved.Creates a wide variety of written materials to promotepublic understanding of client programs and products;integrates risk-communications techniques to determinecontent, tone, and manner of communication. Developsconcepts and writes copy for newsletters, press releases,brochures, TV and radio announcements, direct mailpieces, print ads, external print outlets and onlinedelivery including web-site content. Applies writingprinciples consistent with the product; evaluates andedits copy as required. Conducts periodic trendsanalysis to determine audience feedback and evaluateeffectiveness of the communications campaign. Maysupervise and direct the work of others.Copy Writer/Editor:Minimum/General Experience:This position requires at least 2 years’ experience. Alsorequires knowledge of the principles and practices oftechnical research, writing, and editing, as well asknowledge of word-processing and desktop publishingapplications and computer equipment as required.Functional Responsibilities:Determines requirements and creates copy forcommunications programs. Develops concepts andwrites copy for newsletters, press releases, brochures,TV and radio announcements, direct mail pieces, printads, external print outlets and online delivery includingweb-site content. Works closely with strategic planners toproduce a variety of communications materials.Integrates technical details with creative vision to writeaccurate and distinctive copy; applies writing principlesconsistent with the product; edits copy as required.Responsible for copy development from the conceptualstage through product completion.Technical Writer:Minimum/General Experience:This position requires at least 3 years’ experience. Alsorequires knowledge of the principles and practices oftechnical research, writing, and editing, as well asknowledge of word-processing and desktop publishingapplications and computer equipment as required.Functional Responsibilities:Writes and develops technical materials including, forexample, manuals, training materials, installation guides,and reports. Reviews contract deliverables for propergrammar, punctuation, spelling, and technicalcomprehension; proofreads material prepared by othertechnical writers or editors. Provides support to thecreation of brochures, convention-style displays,illustrations, videos, multi-media presentation materials,including slides; studies blueprints, drawings,specifications and product samples to delineatetechnology, operating procedures andproduction/assembly sequences.Senior Exhibit Designer/Specialist:Minimum/General Experience:This position requires at least 8 years’ experience. Alsorequires knowledge of the principles, methods, andtechniques used in the preparation ofgraphics/display/exhibit materials. Must have in-depthknowledge of graphics software programs.Functional Responsibilities:Creates and manage schedules and budgets for majorexhibit projects. Acts as a lead for project teams forexhibits. Performs high-level computer graphic designactivities to produce brochures, briefings, displays, andexhibits. Involved in all aspects of projects fromconceptualization and development to final presentation;may act as a technical consultant on matters of designand composition. Uses a broad range of graphicsproduction software and equipment; exercises creativejudgment and originality by translating needs intographics capabilities. Develops and maintains projectdocuments including schedules, budgets, cost estimatesand time-tracking systems. May direct delivery, set-upand removal of equipment for events.Exhibit Designer/Specialist:Minimum/General Experience:This position requires at least 3 years’ experience. Alsorequires knowledge of the principles, methods, andtechniques used in the preparation ofgraphics/display/exhibit materials. Must have knowledgeof graphics software programs.Functional Responsibilities:Acts as a team member for project teams for exhibits.Performs high-level computer graphic design activities toproduce brochures, briefings, displays, and exhibits.Involved in most aspects of projects fromconceptualization and development to final presentation.Uses a broad range of graphics production software andequipment; helps to translate needs into graphicscapabilities. Supports the delivery, set-up and removalof equipment for events.Junior Exhibit Designer/Specialist:Minimum/General Experience:GSA FSS AIMS Schedule, GS-23F-0351N Page 18