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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in editing and quality control of complex technical documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to client style guides. Proficient in managing multiple projects and collaborating effectively with technical professionals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Technical Document EditingQuality Control (QA/QC)Microsoft Word ProficiencyAttention to DetailCollaboration with Technical Personnel
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Hard Skills
Editing Complex Technical MaterialGrammar and Punctuation ProficiencyDocument Formatting StandardsQuality Review of Technical DocumentsDocument Control Practices
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple AssignmentsDiplomatic Editorial Recommendations
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatSharePoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Public Trust Background Investigation
Industry Keywords
Environmental Investigation TerminologyRegulatory Programs (RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA)Technical CommunicationComplex Technical Reports
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 preserving technical intent and accuracy
- Perform quality reviews across 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
- Apply client and 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in English, technical communication, communication, journalism, or a 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
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Word, including track changes, search capabilities, tables, cross-references, and document navigation
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, repeatable approach to quality control
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, contributors, review cycles, and deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with technical professionals and communicate editorial recommendations diplomatically and clearly
- Willingness to learn and consistently apply established project procedures and document control practices
- Ability to meet applicable government client and site access requirements
- Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required
- Preferred: Master’s degree in English, technical communication, communication, journalism, or a related discipline
- Preferred: Experience with large, complex technical reports
- Preferred: Experience with SharePoint or other electronic document management and collaboration systems
- Preferred: Familiarity with environmental investigation and remediation terminology and regulatory programs such as RCRA, CERCLA, or NEPA
- Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Word skills
- Preferred: Academic coursework, internship, practicum, or student publication experience involving environmental, scientific, or engineering subject matter