Writer/Editor | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC012017]

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Writer / Editor Cultural Resources Field Guides FPAC012017 Engagement Team Sr Technical Writer Labor Category - STD Level Exempt 1099 Professional aligned under services related to NAICS : 541620 located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The CONUS Region supporting The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA).

This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Seeking Writer / Editor candidates with relevant Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Clients such as FPAC.

This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides (Writer / Editor) in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) Environmental Activities Division (ENV) Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the CONUS Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Writer / Editor Cultural Resources Field Guides FPAC012017

The Writer / Editor is responsible for drafting, editing, and finalizing the content of the Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides.

This role involves translating technical information into plain language, ensuring clarity, readability, and consistency across all sections of the guides.

The Writer / Editor collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure that the guides are both informative and accessible to FSA staff with varying levels of expertise.

A writer-editor both creates and edits written content for a publication. A technical writer-editor focuses on technical documents such as user manuals, white papers, assembly diagrams, and other highly detailed information.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Writer / Editor Cultural Resources Field Guides FPAC012017 ( FPAC012017 ) Candidates :

Education : Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of technical writing and editing experience.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications - Writer / Editor : Minimum Education bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years' experience in technical writing and editing.

Skills Required

Proficiency in writing and editing technical content; Ability to translate complex information into clear, plain language;

Strong attention to grammar, style, and consistency.

Competencies Required

Excellent communication skills; Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks; Collaborative working style, particularly with subject matter experts.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

Other Details

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.

The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones / delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Risk Management Compliance Business Processes IT Effectiveness Engineering Environmental Sustainability Human Capital