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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in reviewing and editing complex technical documents while ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to client requirements. Proficient in managing multiple projects and collaborating effectively with technical professionals to deliver high-quality documentation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical Document ReviewQuality Control (QA/QC)Microsoft Word ProficiencyAttention to DetailEffective Communication
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Hard Skills
Editing Complex Technical MaterialGrammar and Punctuation ProficiencyDocument FormattingClarity and Consistency AssessmentDocument Control Practices
Soft Skills
Methodical ApproachDiplomatic CommunicationTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeAdobe Acrobat
Industry Keywords
Technical CommunicationProject Style GuidesEnvironmental ProgramsPublic Trust Background Investigation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review, edit, format, and perform quality control of complex technical documents and deliverables.
- Review grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, readability, consistency, organization, and technical terminology while maintaining technical intent and accuracy.
- Perform quality reviews for consistency among narrative text, tables, figures, appendices, references, acronyms, terminology, units of measure, numbering, and supporting data.
- Perform document-level QA/QC to identify inconsistencies, missing or conflicting information, formatting issues, and other potential errors before client submission.
- Resolve significant inconsistencies in technical deliverables.
- Apply editorial judgment using client requirements, project style guides, templates, formatting standards, and document control requirements.
- Coordinate with technical personnel to incorporate figures and supporting materials into final deliverables.
- Support electronic document production, compilation, and delivery.
- Manage multiple documents and priorities while meeting project schedules and submission deadlines.
- Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, project managers, technical specialists, and other project personnel supporting government environmental programs.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in English, technical communication, journalism, or related discipline.
- Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and professional writing conventions.
- Ability to edit complex technical material for clarity and consistency without altering technical meaning, with willingness to develop these skills through structured on-the-job training.
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Word, including track changes, search capabilities, tables, cross-references, and document navigation, with willingness to develop these skills through structured on-the-job training.
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, repeatable approach to QC.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, contributors, review cycles, and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with technical professionals and communicate editorial recommendations diplomatically and clearly.
- Consistent application of project procedures and document control practices.
- Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation.
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.