TECHNICAL WRITER-EDITOR

Bureau of Reclamation; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center, Economics, Planning, and Technical Communications Group in Lakewood, Colorado, seeks a Technical Writer-Editor to plan, develop, and rewrite documents for clarity and compliance with NEPA and federal regulations.

You will interview subject matter experts, coordinate on interdisciplinary teams, manage reviews from agencies and the public, and help prepare environmental compliance and resource management documents for Congress and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and developing documents with subject matter experts.
• Knowledge of NEPA, agency regulations, and federal writing standards.
• Ability to manage reviews from multiple stakeholders and coordinate timelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with authors to plan and develop documents.
• Interview subject matter experts and perform literature searches to rewrite material.
• Edit documents for clarity, consistency, and compliance with policy and regulations.
• Lead or contribute to interdisciplinary teams and coordinate reviews and scheduling.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project coordination

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

MS Office

Documentation standards

Job description

You will serve as a TECHNICAL WRITER-EDITOR with the Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Service Center, Economics, Planning, and Technical Communications Group in Lakewood, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Partners with authors from the outset to plan and develop documents; advises on writing guidelines and supplemental material. Independently interviews subject matter specialists and conducts literature searches to collect, analyze, and rewrite material; researches missing or ambiguous data to improve clarity. Develops balanced treatments of controversial or sensitive matters.

Writes, rewrites, and edits documents for clarity, consistency, and compliance with Reclamation policy, NEPA, PR&Gs, and other Federal laws and regulations-ensuring each meets its purpose and audience. Proposes alternative ways to present technical material (tables, illustrations, appendices). Serves as a technical writing/editing expert; develops or modifies writing guidelines and advises team members on their use.

Leads and/or serves on interdisciplinary teams, contributing to scheduling, plan development, approach, and evaluation of alternatives. Coordinates technical writing/editing and maintains working relationships with team leaders, study managers, and project coordinators to ensure all document components are complete, correctly assembled, and within time and funding constraints.

Advises the team leader on progress, unresolved issues, and scheduling conflicts; as team leader, resolves unusual situations. Participates in project management, problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution, which may involve negotiation and sensitive (FOUO, EIS/EA) interactions requiring tact. Coordinates and evaluates review comments from Reclamation, other agencies, and the public, ensuring they are considered by subject matter specialists.

Prepares environmental compliance and resource management documents for Congress, agencies, the public, water user organizations, and resource managers; provides consulting, writing/editing, and review services for Reclamation and external agencies.

Requirements & Education

You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc.

will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $83265 – $108251/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.