Editor; Scopist

Responsible for editing substantially verbatim transcripts prepared by Official Reporters to produce a precise and properly formatted record of House of Representatives proceedings. Requires an understanding of legislative and parliamentary terminology. Uses computer-aided transcription (CAT) software to meet strict deadlines while adhering to House policies and procedures.

• Works cooperatively and courteously with colleagues and handles stress appropriately.
• Edits files prepared by Official Reporters, ensuring accuracy, required formatting, and use of proper grammar, punctuation, and style consistent with House standards, OOR practices, and the GPO Style Manual.
• Ensures the use of appropriate parliamentary language consistent with House rules and procedures to accurately reflect proceedings.
• Confirms names, quoted material, and terminology to ensure an accurate record.
• Coordinates with Official Reporters and fellow editors to resolve inconsistencies, incorporate revisions, and maintain consistency.
• Maintains working knowledge of House floor and committee operations, legislative and parliamentary terminology, and House procedures.
• Meets daily production requirements, including editing a minimum of 125 pages per day.
• Incorporates supervisory feedback, meets attendance expectations, and adjusts work hours as required by House operations, including evenings and weekends, when necessary.
• Provides professional, tactful service and supports additional OOR functions as needed.

• Candidate is expected to pass resume review, interview(s), and an assessment to be considered qualified.