Legislative Technical Editor
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Bachelors degree (with coursework in English Journalism or related field)
Three years of relevant work experience in proofreading editing or legal publishing
Experience in editing tools and XHTML editor is a plus
This position is eligible for telework on a hybrid or full-time basis subject to supervisor approval. The employee must reside in Montana.
The Legislative Branch participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Link to E-Verify Website .
This is a unique and specialized positionthatutilizeswhat arelikely unfamiliarstyles processes to and mastering these willrequirecritical thinkingproblem solving and and edits legislative documents and Montana Code Annotated (MCA) statute text and annotations to ensure accuracy clarity consistency and conformity with designated style. Reviews bill drafts and amendments prepared by research analysts and attorneys and reviews codification and annotations materials prepared by attorney/codifiers for strict compliance with department standards compatibility with existing law andaccurateuse of established bill drafts engrossed and enrolled bills and legislative publications for accuracy and style. Assists chief editor with training and supervision of temporary session proofreaders. Identifiespotential deficiencies and proposesappropriate changesin bill titles bill text and amendments. Researches and ensures accuracy of legal citations. Provides process and style direction to department staff for drafting bills codifying statutes preparing annotations drafting other legislative documents and compiling and formatting publications. Extensively uses a customized electronic system for bill drafting codification and preparation of annotations including guiding other users troubleshooting issues updating procedures andassistingwith ongoing design and implementation. Designs and performs complex computerized database searches and other database management duties. Writes and updates style manuals and related aids. This is a nonpartisan position.
Applicants selected for interviews will be required to take an editing skills test.
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
