Senior Technical Editor

Description

About You

You are an experienced technical editor with a passion for written language and science and wish to continue to expand your knowledge of technical communication in a fast-paced environmental consulting company.  As a lifelong learner, you have a keen interest in technical subjects and want to keep growing intellectually and professionally.  You care about the details and like to tie up loose ends.  If you’re interested in advancing your career in technical editing and would like to join a small team of technical editors who are kind, caring, and collaborative, we would love to meet you.

About Integral

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today's challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients.  Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners.  We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

About the Job

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Technical Editor.  The desired candidate must be an enthusiastic self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and a high level of proficiency with Microsoft® Office products and Adobe® Acrobat. 
This position may offer in-office, hybrid, or remote opportunities based on the candidate’s location and the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Editor, your job responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Completing the editorial review on a variety of technical documents ranging in size from a few pages to multiple volumes, including data presented in tabular and graphical formats.
• Gauging appropriate level of effort given constraints on project budget and time allotted.
• Adhering to and promoting company styles and conventions for written communications.
• Communicating with technical staff regarding document specifications and schedules.
• Coordinating with editorial and document production staff to level workload and assist each other as needed.
• Providing user support for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Compiling bookmarked, navigable PDF files of completed work products.
• On rare occasions, planning and supporting hard copy production efforts to deliver copies of documents under stringent deadlines.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in science or technical communication, or a related discipline.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 10 years of direct editorial experience in a technical field, preferably with a professional services firm
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent ability to multitask for sustained periods
• High proficiency in Microsoft® Office products and Adobe® Acrobat
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $92,000

An employee’s total compensation package includes annual salary, company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation with a company-match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability, paid sick leave (80 hours per year), paid vacation (12 days), paid holidays (9 days per year), and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be pro-rated to reflect part-time scheduled hours, if applicable.

We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and are committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. Integral Consulting Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions); national origin; age; sexual orientation; disability; marital status; military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status; gender identity or gender expression; or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The application window for this position will remain open until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.

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