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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Editor (Remote) in Austin, Texas
WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking an Editor II to join the Workforce Editing Department. This job is a 100% percent remote position that requires a secure dedicated workspace with reliable access to broadband internet service, as well as the ability to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule and be available for daily meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Editor II performs advanced (senior level) editorial work. Work involves revising content for readability and preparing documents for final publication on the website and/or for Commission approval. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train others in the department.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Perform advanced editorial work on (copy edits/content edits) complex policy documents. -Proofread edited documents for consistency in style, grammar, usage, and format and corrects mistakes in punctuation, typos and transpositions, and misspellings. -Interact with and provides consultative and technical writing/editing services to workforce program staff. -Track multiple and often competing high-priority projects. -Handle public documents efficiently, timely, and effectively and assists with and performs related duties as assigned. Ensures timely return of documents. -Ability to follow complex processes and procedures. -Prepares documents to ensure web-publication readiness and updates website as needed. -Review, edit, and rewrite text to improve readability. -Detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, style, and formatting. -Fact-check using standard sources. -Perform final edit and proofreading of documents to ensure proper content and format consistency. -Follow complex procedures to manage projects through the review-and-approval process. -Communicate effectively, appropriately, and professionally. -Prioritize workload and sets deadlines. -Provide guidance and assistance to staff by recommending content and format. -Perform other duties as needed
YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with courses in journalism, communications, English or a related field plus one year of full-time experience in editorial work. -One year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted foreach year (30 semester hours) of education.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Experience in editing, technical writing/editing -Experience in editing government documents -Excellent project management skills -Excellent proofreading skills -Excellent communication skills
YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas - Competitive salary: $4,883.33/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Duty requires up to 10% travel (within the state of Texas) and the ability to lift 5 pounds.
VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf
HOW TO APPLY: -To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Empl yment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo. -Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future. -In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. -A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.