Editor- Supp
About The Position
The International Code Council (ICC) is a global leader in model codes, standards, and building safety solutions, offering services like product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification to foster safe, affordable, and sustainable communities worldwide. General Code, a subsidiary of ICC, is a leading provider of municipal code publishing and maintenance services (codification). They are known for their excellence, client service, and investment in people and technology, aiming to revolutionize the codification industry. General Code offers challenging work in a diverse, flexible, and supportive environment that emphasizes work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be eager to make a meaningful impact in a values-based, team-oriented business setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent experience/skills.
- Ability to interact with others and communicate clearly the expectations and instructions for carrying out project requirements.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects successfully.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service acumen.
- Excellent reading comprehension.
- Excellent memory.
- Attentiveness to detail.
- Organized thinking patterns.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Good overall working knowledge of MS Office Applications, including file management through Windows Explorer.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.
- Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies.
- Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents).
- Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials.
- Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
- May need to climb stairs in multi-level office building.
- Must be able to work in a standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control.
Responsibilities
- Review, organize, and edit legislation independently.
- Work with municipal clients in the preparation of supplements.
- Read and assimilate background information on clients to identify special instructions or needs.
- Incorporate additional legislation and/or amend existing legislation.
- Determine the impact of legislation on the Code and the completeness of provided information.
- Finalize Disposition Lists from the legislation database.
- Review legislation and other materials for internal conflicts, inconsistencies, and clarity.
- Edit content for organization, grammar, and style.
- Add historical information.
- Create or revise effective chapter, article, and section titles.
- Check, create, or revise cross-references in the text.
- Check statutory references.
- Add editor’s notes.
- Identify missing legislation or wording in the text of legislation.
- Set style for word processing/proofreading to carry out tasks.
- Update Adopting Ordinances and supporting documents.
- Clarify project deliverables with clients.
- Follow up on materials on hold.
- Communicate pertinent information to other functions as needed for the project.
- Execute projects efficiently to meet client needs and project budgets.
- Set and enforce schedules and timelines, where appropriate.
- Communicate with clients via phone, written contact, and teleconference as needed.
- Resolve conflicts and solve problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
