Editing Technician – (1444)

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium-size consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for a temporary, full-time Editing Technician. Location is negotiable.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Compensation: $18 – $20/hour, DOE

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in writing and technical editing and will be responsible for editing and formatting research and project documents.

Responsibilities include:

• Edit, format, and proofread technical reports, white papers, environmental impact statements, proposals, presentations, technical memorandums, and other documents to WEST or client standards.
• Add or edit customized bibliographies in documents using EndNote.
• Submit new and un-entered literature records for entry into literature database. Edit entries as needed.
• Regularly train in software, technical editing tasks, and department policies to improve skills.

This a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in technical writing/English with biological experience OR bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology/botany/zoology or related field with experience in technical writing.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, EndNote, and Adobe (or other pdf-editing programs).
• Experience with ADA Section 508 compliance.
• Experience with document graphic design layout.
• Ability to use scientific methods to solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver’s license will be required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.