Who We Are
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.
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. Interact with and provide consultative and technical writing/editing services to workforce program staff. Handle public documents efficiently, timely, and effectively. Ensure the timely return of documents to relevant stakeholders.
Detects and corrects errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, style, and formatting. Fact-checks using standard sources. Performs final edit and proofreading of documents to ensure proper content and format consistency. Follows complex procedures to manage projects through the review-and-approval process. Communicates effectively, appropriately, and professionally. Prioritizes workload and sets deadlines. Provides guidance and assistance to staff by recommending content and format.
Work involves revising, editing and rewriting text to improve content for readability. Prepare documents for final web-publication readiness/accessibility to update the TWC 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
- Following complex processes to collaborate with a team to track multiple and often competing high-priority projects and ensure their accuracy.
- Performing advanced editorial work (copy edits/content edits) on complex policy documents.
- Proofreading edited documents for consistency in style, grammar, usage, and format, correcting mistakes in punctuation, typos, transpositions, and misspellings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
You Qualify With
- One year of full-time experience in editorial work.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
You Are a Great Fit With
- Possess skill in editing and technical writing.
- Edit government documents.
- Possess excellent project management skills.
- Possess proofreading skills.
- Have excellent communication skills
You Gain
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas
- Competitive starting salary: $4,833.33 - $5,083.33/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.
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 Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
- TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
- 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.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Austin
Work Locations
Austin:1117 Trinity St
Job
Editors
Organization
TWC Business Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting
Sep 25, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Work From Home
Yes