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Editor (Scopist)

House of Representatives

Washington, District of Columbia$96k – $96k51d ago

About the role

•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 ev

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