Proofreader - Sessional Document Production Division/Proofreading Texas Legislative Council Austin TX

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Posted: Aug. 22, 2022

| Application Deadline:

Sept. 15, 2022

Title

Proofreader - Sessional

Document Production Division/Proofreading

Texas Legislative Council

Austin

Description

Proofreads legislative documents, publications, memoranda, and correspondence for grammar, spelling, accuracy, and format consistency. Works under close supervision and instruction and in compliance with prescribed procedures, including review by senior staff.

Proofreader - Sessional

(To start either October 1, 2022, or November 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023

10 temporary, full-time positions

, with possibility of regular employment following session. Two shifts available: an early shift and a late shift.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include: Digitally proofreading documents.

Digitally reviewing documents for format consistency.

Tracking documents electronically.

Utilizing reference resources and proprietary software applications.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

Experience and Education: Satisfactory performance on a proofreading test, an editing test, and a spelling test required.

Some experience as a proofreader or editor preferred.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of language, vocabulary, grammar, and spelling.

High-level reading comprehension.

Skill in using reference materials effectively.

Skill in working from edited copy.

Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work on tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work well and diplomatically with others.

Ability to work effectively with others in a confined work area.

Ability to work under deadline pressure.

Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and on-call duty.

Ability to accept constructive criticism of work performance by reviewers and supervisors.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of material and information.

Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Ability to respond to a rapidly changing pace and workload.

Ability to work with multiple software applications in tandem and quickly learn proprietary software.

Salary and Benefits

$3,000 per month. Generous benefit package is also available. Please click here

for more information.

To Apply

To be considered, an applicant must submit a cover letter and a completed State of Texas Application for Employment (available on the council’s website: https://tlc.texas.gov/employment

Submit requested documentation by:

Email

TLCCareers@tlc.texas.gov

(preferred method)

Fax

(512) 936-1064

Mail

Human Resources Office

Texas Legislative Council

P.O. Box 12128, Capitol Station

Austin, Texas 78711-2128

As a condition of employment, legal proof of authorization to work in the U.S. must be provided. Requests for accommodation and/or services in the application process should be made to the above-cited contact.

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