Technical Editor Assistant

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Organizes and edits technical and business material using word processing software per established corporate standards with respect to order, style, terminology, and sequencing.
• Reviews publications and recommends revisions or changes in approaches, scope, format, test, methods of production, and dissemination. Maintains corporate standards for publications.
• Consults with Project Managers and department heads to ensure common understanding of publications and related materials to be produced.
• Maintains cataloging systems, records, files, electronic media, and archiving of information for publications in a business unit for corporate references.
• Edits layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, or charts to streamline report production. 
• Periodically audits and reviews publications to determine whether format or content changes/updates are required. Meets with Project Managers for concurrence as to content changes.
• Remains current on new developments in technical writing, editing, and publishing, including technological advancements that may affect the company.
• Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums. May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations in business or client meetings.
• Makes copies of reports and other materials to distribute to internal and external clients.
• Compiles reports and proposals for multiple Project/Client Managers across the company.
• Assists with the development of Emergency Response Reports for project invoices.

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Proficiency
• Document Tracking 
• Time Management
• Initiative/Personal Effectiveness
• Technical Competency (throughout different software types)
• Problem Solving/Analysis

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ability to work flexible hours with some weekend and holiday work required. 

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• For insurability purposes, a valid Driver’s License is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, publications, or a technical field required.
• Must also possess competency in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and graphics production software as well as PDF editing.

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of writing/editing experience in a professional writing position preferred.
• Editorial certification is preferred.

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | OTHER DUTIES:

• Mailing certified documentation via US mail and UPS.
• Answer Phones, Emergency Response call logging, and other normal office activities.

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, laminating machines, postage meters, report binding machines, and fax machines.

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear. Ability to regularly lift and carry 50 pounds. Sitting 90%, standing/walking 10%.

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | PAY RANGE: $20/HR - $23/HR

TECHNICAL EDITOR ASSISTANT | POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Editor Assistant works with Project and Program Managers across the company to understand and implement the technical editing needs on a project-by-project basis. The Technical Editor Assistant works as a resource specialist in writing, cataloging, and maintaining business and technical publications; and creates, writes, and edits publications including reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, procedures, and related materials. The position will be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of report standardization guides.  

BENEFITS  

• 1600/3200*  Deductible Health Insurance Plans Available   

*3200 includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution  

• Dental  

• Vision  

• Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• 401k | Up to 4% Company Match  

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS  

• Accident  

• Hospital Indemnity  

• Critical Illness  

• Life and AD&D   

COMPANY PAID BENEFITS  

• Short - Term Disability  

• Long - Term Disability  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

COST SAVINGS PROGRAMS  

• SmithRX | Prescription Drug  

• Valenz Health | Surgery and Imaging  

• CancerCare  

• Healthjoy | Care Navigation Platform  

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS  

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Career and Personal Development Resources and Training  

• Boot Reimbursement  

• Apparel Reimbursement  

• Gym Membership Reimbursement  

AND MORE   

EEO: Environmental Works, Inc. is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with kindness and respect. 

Salary : $20 - $23