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Farallon Consulting · 1 day ago

Technical Editor

Farallon Consulting is an environmental consulting firm known for its expertise in resolving challenges across various environmental projects. They are seeking a part-time Technical Editor responsible for editing, formatting, and maintaining technical and marketing documents while adhering to company protocols and style guides.

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Responsibilities

Provide developmental editing and copyediting for a wide range of technical documents, including environmental reports, compliance reports, and proposals
Apply sound editorial judgment while adhering to grammar rules and/or client-specific style guidelines
Identify and address inconsistencies in structure, formatting, and usage
Ensure correct and consistent use of terminology, acronyms, punctuation, in-text citations, and references
Ensure consistency and agreement across text, tables, and figures
Incorporate text revisions, changes in writing approach and/or layout, and standardize text for company voice
Communicate with technical staff and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality of deliverables
Collaborate with editorial staff to ensure consistent editing practices among editors and across documents
Edit and format documents in Microsoft Word using tracked changes
Edit and format data tables and cost estimates in Microsoft Excel
Compile and optimize PDFs using Adobe Acrobat

Qualification

Technical editingDocument formattingEnvironmental science knowledgeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAdobe AcrobatWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

3+ years of recent editing experience in a technical or professional services environment
Familiarity with environmental science or AEC terminology and document types
A strong command of grammar, punctuation, and editorial judgment
Skilled in clear and professional written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat and comfort working in SharePoint and document templates
The ability to switch easily between in-house style, the Chicago Manual of Style, and client-specific style guides
The ability to work independently and accept direction on assigned tasks
The ability to work with a team to meet tight or shifting deadlines
Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines

Company

Farallon Consulting

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Farallon Consulting is an environmental services company specializing in environmental consulting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Craig Recob
Chief Financial Officer
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Jeff Ruth
Chief Operating Officer
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