Technical Editor for Public Safety Manuals

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks candidates for a writer/editor role to prepare technical and government publications. The position requires editorial expertise and the ability to present complex information clearly for a broad audience.

The selected candidate will work on publication programs, ensure writing standards, and contribute to materials such as reports, manuals, and promotional brochures as part of a federal agency.

Qualifications

• Total of 15 semester hours in an appropriate scientific, technical, or social science field
• At least one course above the introductory level in the field(s) covered by the position
• There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this level
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty to the next lower grade level
• Experience in editorial/writing concepts for wide range of media and government publications

Skills

Editorial & writing concepts

Publication program design

Govt writing standards

Education

15 semester hours in relevant field

Job description

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks candidates for a writer/editor role to prepare technical and government publications. The position requires editorial expertise and the ability to present complex information clearly for a broad audience.

The selected candidate will work on publication programs, ensure writing standards, and contribute to materials such as reports, manuals, and promotional brochures as part of a federal agency.