Copyeditor (on-site) Requisition 25-10
RECON Environmental is a small company of specialists representing one of the most established environmental consulting service firms in southern California. We are employee-owned and hard-working, but with a casual and collaborative work environment. We offer the right candidate a team-oriented, caring environment, which is client-focused, flexible, and always striving to provide high quality service to our clients.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented copyeditor and proofreader to prepare environmental documents for submittal to government agencies. The position entails light copyediting of Microsoft Word documents prepared by our multidisciplinary staff. The ideal candidate excels at applying consistent style and formatting and ensuring clarity while meeting deadlines, sometimes under pressure. Communication with staff and the willingness to ask questions and get clarification is imperative.
Candidates must have copyediting and proofreading experience. Writing experience in the environmental field (environmental impact reports, biological technical reports, revegetation plans, etc.) is highly desirable. This is a regular, full-time position based out of our San Diego office (located in the Mission Valley area.)
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide light copyediting for a wide range of technical documents, focusing on spelling, punctuation, grammar, formatting, consistency, abbreviations, accuracy, and citations.
Using The Chicago Manual of Style will adhere to style and formatting guidelines.
Produce review versions using tracked changes and comments in Microsoft Word, then incorporate changes before producing a PDF using Adobe Acrobat.
Communicate clearly with writers (project managers) when clarification is needed.
Manage time effectively to meet deadlines for multiple projects with reports in various stages of the process while maintaining the quality of deliverables.
Communicate with the project team regarding status of deliverables.
Prepare deliverables for submittal and assist with submittal.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge and Requirements
Must have strong, detail-oriented copyeditor and proofreader skills.
Must be a HSG with at least four years of copyediting and proofreading experience.
Must have experience with long, complex reports (100+ pages with figures, tables, etc.).
Must have advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Must have excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with planning or environmental sciences terminology and document types.
Experience creating 508-compliant documents.
Copyediting certification.
Hourly rate: $30.00 – 35.00 DOE
RECON is an employee-owned firm providing employees with a vested interest in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). RECON offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, medical and dental coverage (HMO and PPO), life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k)-profit sharing plan with employer match, employee stock ownership, and a casual and friendly work environment. Building amenities include an on-site gym and free parking.
RECON is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/Vets Employer
