Technical Writer & Editor — Remote Federal Projects

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

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.