Technical Editor

The Center for Integrated Pest Management (CIPM) was established in 1991 to serve a lead role in technology development, program implementation, training, and public awareness for IPM at the state, regional, and national level. CIPM fosters the development and implementation of pest management programs. CIPM works to support and further Integrated Pest Management through the evaluation of emerging technologies, information management and dissemination, environmental stewardship, estimation of economic consequences, resistance management tools and systems, and integration of disciplinary expertise.

The Center manages grants programs for the USDA, develops regional and national priorities through workshops and stakeholder meetings, and develops and maintains large databases and database applications for USDA, EPA, and Ministries of Agriculture in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.

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Essential

Job Duties

The Technical Editor provides advanced, independent editorial and technical expertise in support of a cooperative agreement between CIPM and USDA-APHIS PPQ Science & Technology (Plant Pest Risk Analysis unit). The position supports the development of high-impact scientific and regulatory reports that inform national plant pest risk analysis and protect U.S. agriculture. The incumbent will work under a project lead serving as a Technical Editor supporting the cooperative activities between PPRA and CIPM.

Major

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Scientific & Technical Editing (45%)

* Independently edit complex scientific and regulatory reports for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and scientific integrity.

* Ensure information is presented in a clear, concise, and technically sound manner for federal and scientific audiences.

Regulatory Compliance & Document Standards (20%)

* Ensure all documents comply with federal, agency, and project-specific standards, including Section 508 accessibility requirements.

* Apply and enforce consistent formatting, style, citations, tables, and figures across multi-author documents.

Writing & Content Development Support (15%)

* Provide editorial and writing support to federal staff and cooperators, including drafting and revising scientific text as needed.

* Strengthen document structure, logical flow, and readability while preserving author intent.

Project Coordination & Collaboration (10%)

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support editorial workflows and meet project deadlines.

* Communicate editorial guidance clearly and professionally to internal and external stakeholders.

Quality Control & Process Improvement (10%)

* Conduct final quality assurance reviews prior to submission.

* Contribute to continuous improvement of editorial processes and documentation practices.

Other Responsibilities

* Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

* Master's degree required in one or more of the following fields:
Technical Writing. Familiarity with agricultural-related biological fields such as Plant Pathology, Entomology, Ecology, Botany, Weed Science, Crop Science, etc. a plus. For candidates with a comparable combination of education and experience, a relevant undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience will be considered.

Other

Required Qualifications

* Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills in English and a high level of scientific literacy.

* Must be familiar with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, End Note, etc.

* Requires professional judgment, autonomy, and specialized knowledge of scientific communication and federal documentation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

* Post-Baccalaureate degree in technical or scientific communication or comparable combination of education and experience.

* Experience editing scientific/technical communication in English.

* Has scientific literacy in agricultural-based sciences (i.e., Plant Pathology, Entomology, Botany, etc.).

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

* N/A

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