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WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are a Family-Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your daily work makes a tangible difference in the lives and livelihoods of our fellow Texans. This position is located at 101 E 15th St, Austin, TX, in the Open Records department. 
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
You are a meticulous professional with a strong background in editorial work and a technical understanding of document publication standards. You possess the attention to detail necessary to ensure full compliance with the Office of the Secretary of State's filing requirements and Agency style standards. You are a self-motivated problem solver who is comfortable with editing complex documents, managing web content, training Division Rulemaking Liaisons and other Agency staff, using SharePoint, and meeting critical deadlines. You work well independently while remaining dedicated to the success of the collective team, and you are known for producing high-quality, accurate work in a dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Rulemaking Team Editor (Editor II) performs advanced (senior-level) editorial work. You will serve as the editor for draft rulemaking documents to ensure conformity with Agency policy and style standards. This role involves submitting rulemaking documents to the Office of the Secretary of State for publication in the Texas Register; maintaining the TWC Rules and Rulemaking external web pages; maintaining training material and providing training to Division Rulemaking Liaisons or other Agency staff; and maintaining a comprehensive electronic repository of rulemaking files. You will work under considerable supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Review and Edit: Proofread and edit draft rulemaking documents during the rule development process to ensure conformity with Agency policy and style standards.
- Manage Publications: Prepare, format, and submit rulemaking documents to the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) for publication in the Texas Register by established deadlines and with minimal inaccurate or late submissions.
-Maintain Web Content: Prepare and post accessible rule documents to TWC's Rules and Rulemaking web pages timely after Commission meetings or as requested and prepare and send GovDelivery bulletins to subscribers.
-Process & Route Public Comments: Monitor the Rulemaking Team's dedicated email inbox to receive, format, catalog, and route public comments to rule project authors, while forwarding unrelated public inquiries to appropriate divisions.
-Provide Expert Training: Maintain training materials and train Agency staff on effective rule writing, SOS's format and style requirements, and the rulemaking process.
-Administer Records: Maintain a comprehensive electronic repository of rulemaking files for historical reference.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
-Two years of full-time experience in editorial work, technical writing, communications, or a related field involving the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
-Rulemaking & Editorial Expertise: Knowledge of state agency rulemaking processes and the ability to apply plain language principles and English grammar rules to complex regulatory documents.
-Texas Register Compliance: Familiarity with the Office of the Secretary of State's rule formatting, filing procedures, and style requirements.
-Exceptional Attention to Detail: Experience proofreading and editing technical legal or rule text to maintain strict consistency in grammar, style, and intent.
-Training & Collaboration: Proven ability to guide and train Agency staff or Division Rulemaking Liaisons on rule formatting, style guides, and business writing expectations.
-Digital Information Management: Experience managing digital repositories, document accessibility (such as posting accessible rules to external websites), and handling rulemaking inbox communications.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- One year of full-time experience in editorial work.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. 
-One year of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as an Editor I with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
YOU GAIN:
-A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
-Competitive starting salary: $5,416.66- $5,833.33/month
-Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
-Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
-Medical Insurance
-Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
-Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Please note: Applicants selected for an interview will be required to complete an editing exercise at the time of their interview.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.