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Job TitleEditor I Agency Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Department Emergency Services Training Institute Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Editor I $3,960.00 per month 1 Full-Time Position College Station, Texas The Role at a Glance The Editor I is responsible for formatting and editing curriculum materials for both classroom and online learning to align with agency curriculum requirements and applicable style guides and templates. This includes working both independently and with instructional design specialists and graphic designers to finalize materials for publication. The Technical Writer I will work with the Curriculum Coordinator to establish project requirements and track and report progress within the established budget and timeline limitations. The Technical Writer I will begin to learn remediation processes for electronic materials to align with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)/Section 508 accessibility standards. This position reports to the Curriculum Coordinator. Qualifications of the Role Bachelors Degree in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Journalism, or other applicable field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of related experience in copy editing complex documents, manuscripts, or materials for publication or training purposes. Must have a valid motor vehicle operators license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Equivalency: Will consider an Associates Degree Technical Communication, English, Communications, Journalism, or other applicable field from an accredited college or university with three years of related experience in copy editing complex documents, manuscripts, or materials for publication or training purposes OR a High School Diploma/GED with five years of related experience in copy editing complex documents, manuscripts, or materials for publication or training purposes. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Journalism, or closely related field. Ability to work independently with intermittent collaboration. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat for print production. Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)/Section 508 accessibility standards. Familiarity with Adobe FrameMaker. Familiarity with creating accessible documents (e.g., Word, PDF, PowerPoint) to meet WCAG/Section 508 accessibility standards. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to follow and comply with a style guide across lengthy documents and work within provided templates. Highly developed technical knowledge of English grammar and mechanics. Ability to follow an editing style guide. Highly developed oral and written communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and handbooks. Ability to present information clearly and concisely. Ability to research and fact check copyrighted materials and their proper usage. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. Ability to learn software programs such as Adobe Acrobat Professional and Adobe FrameMaker to a high level of facility. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities while utilizing effective time management skills. Ability to interact positively and professionally with others and allow for honest feedback. About Us The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives. We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees education and professional development. Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available. Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. 12-15 paid holidays per year. Paid vacation and sick leave. Wellness programs and release time. Access to online learning platforms. Educational reimbursement assistance and release time. Leadership development programs TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk Info Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training and technical assistance. Last year, TEEX served more than 138,000 people from every U.S. state and territory and 131 countries worldwide. Major TEEX programs include Fire and Emergency Services, Infrastructure and Safety, Law Enforcement and Protective Services and Business and Cyber Solutions. TEEX operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness campus with some of the worlds top training facilities, including the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City® and the Emergency Operations Training Center. Additionally, TEEX is home to state-of-the-art facilities for training in public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordnance. For cybersecurity training, TEEX has built a fully-mobile Cyber Training and Exercise Range that simulates cyberattacks, providing a hands-on experience not often seen in cyber exercises. As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, TEEX has also been a leader in homeland security training since 1998, providing federally funded homeland security training and exercises for communities across the nation. Beyond training and technical assistance, the agency also sponsors two statewide response teams, Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT). While TX-TF1, an elite urban search and rescue team, provides emergency response personnel and resources during disasters, TX-PWRT restores public utilities such as water, gas and electricity after disasters. Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please call (979) 458-6801 or email employment@teex.tamu.edu.