This position is located in the Global Legal Research Directorate in the Law Library. The position description number for this position is 252061. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Quality Assurance Editor for the Law Library of Congress. Working under the general direction of the Law Library's Supervisory Writer-Editor and being cognizant of production deadlines, the incumbent proofreads and copyedits Law Library products, including legal research reports on foreign and comparative law, to ensure that they meet established editorial and formatting standards. The incumbent reviews products for correct punctuation, grammar, and word usage; verifies the correct application of style and citation guidelines; checks the accuracy of document formatting; confirms hyperlinks; proofreads products edited by others; preforms consistency reviews of collaborative products; and uses specified systems to track production information and the status of Law Library products. The incumbent also performs general administrative functions in support of the Law Library's editorial and production activities, and assists with special projects.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of editing.** Ability to apply editorial style and citation rules.** Ability to communicate effectively in writing.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others. Ability to use information technology to perform editorial duties. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE LM-107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5620
• Email: [email protected]