Technical Writer/Editor II

Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor II

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide editing support to the Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Inspector General (OIG). Working with the DOI OIG allows you to contribute to land management, environmental protection, and natural resource management

Responsibilities Include:

• Working within an integrated team to produce audit, inspection, evaluation, and other publicly issued work products
• Performing developmental edits (editing and recommending improvements to a report's structure, organization, methodology, voice, etc.)
• Providing a variety of editorial services and assist in fleshing out findings and supporting evidence
• Identifying the best way to structure a report to maximize the impact of the message
• Consulting with team members on graphics and visuals
• Making initial edits to draft reports, support the team along the production cycle, and perform final reviews/edits
• Meeting and communicating with colleagues to understand report purpose and results
• Attending meetings to provide editorial input and guidance and process support
• Reviewing and editing written information to ensure products adhere to OIG standards
• Applying OIG style and grammar rules, plain language, and formats
• Ensuring products adhere to requirements on effective writing and messaging
• Ensuring comments are addressed and completed properly and in a timely manner
• Assisting DOI OIG in preparing reports, outlines, and other documents
• Preparing draft and final products to be reviewed by others
• Providing feedback to others on all stages of assignment and report writing

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• The ability to obtain a public trust clearance
• Experience in the application of reporting standards contained in the Government Auditing Standards (the Yellow Book)
• Ability to communicate politely orally and in writing with management and staff
• Ability to operate independently
• Proficient with all Microsoft tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• High level of attention to detail
• The skills to revise and edit reports on highly technical or complex subjects so that they are in standard English and understandable to a broad range of audiences
• High degree of organization and time-management skills
• Ability to stay on schedule and/or meet due dates
• Ability to log into a virtual private network and learn DOI OIG's file-naming conventions and how to use the office's document-routing system

Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, not to exceed 20 hrs per week
• Work is to be performed remotely

How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:

FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

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