Technical Writer II

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value?

If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions.

Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients.

We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs.

We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Technical Editor position is located in Orlando, FL.

The Technical Editor role provides internal quality assurance reviews on the company's prepared documents related to grammar, sentence structure, clarity, conciseness, and company proprietary issues as well as compliance with the company's branding guidelines.

The Administrative support role is to support the Operations Manager and Project Managers with various project tasks, including project set-up, Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) data entry, proposal and report editing and finalization, and marketing and customer service support.

This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including :

• Review, format, and edit a variety of documents, including reports, proposals, technical memoranda, letters, cost estimate spreadsheets, procedures, manuals, and marketing and related materials
• Comprehensive editing : reviews both content (for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate language) and form (for organization, visual design, and usability)
• Copyediting : ensures that the document is mechanically correct (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) and stylistically consistent
• Proofreading : compares the final version of the document with the marked-up version to make sure that all corrections have been made
• Support writing and editing assignments as needed for business development and sales activities
• Participate in the design and development of marketing brochures, conference materials, public relations announcements and other materials.
• Create and uphold corporate standards for all documents including style guides for various Departments
• Ensure documents meet editorial and customer specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style.
• Select or recommend use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, and illustrations or charts to amplify or clarify publication objectives.
• Periodically review document templates to assess need for format or content updates.
• Periodically create and deliver brief instructional presentations to staff on topics related to language, writing, or corporate style.
• Remain current on new developments in technical writing, editing, and publishing, including technological enhancements that may affect the company.
• Support operations through production of external reports, including formatting, binding, CD compilation, and shipping coordination.
• Coordinate and submit security clearance for individual bases / locations for employees and subcontractors.
• Assist staff as needed in various other operational and project-related tasks including data table generation and database entry.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Thorough understanding of English grammar and technical editing standards
• Oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outgoing, self-starter with optimism and drive; good organizational skills and flexibility
• Demonstrated skills in clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to consistently maintain precise and accurate detail in document language and presentation
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision / direction
• Flexibility to adapt to changing document directives and deadlines
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, etc.
• Experience using Salesforce preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in English, communications, technical writing, or related field strongly preferred
• 5 or more years of editing experience in a professional editing position, preferably with an engineering / consulting firm or similar

Travel

The position may involve travel as needed but is expected to be minimal

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee may be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, and is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.

He / she frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel. There may be occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor of supplies and materials weighing no more than 30 pounds.

The work may involve some bending, standing or walking.

Work Environment

Normal office working conditions in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect :

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• Competitive compensation package : hourly salary ranging from $25 to $30, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work / life balance
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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