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Governmental Copy Editor

  • 542511
  • PHOENIX
  • AUDITOR GENERAL
  • Full-time
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AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

Governmental Copy Editor

Job Location:

Address: 2910 N. 44th Street
                Phoenix, AZ 85018

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE USING THIS LINK.

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,000 to $75,000 (depending on background and experience) 

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE USING THIS LINK.

What You'll Do:
  • Proofread, edit, and recommend revisions as needed for all Office reports and other documents as requested to help ensure they consistently follow the Office’s writing style, including flow, sentence structure, abbreviations, citations, etc.
  • Improve the readability and clarity of governmental writing, including reports, alerts, and other documentation regarding State agencies, school districts, universities, counties, community college districts,  and other public and federal entities.
  • Ensure our publications, which deliver governmental information, are accessible to a broad audience, including the general public and legislators, and especially the entities they are specifically aimed toward guiding.
  • Prioritize and manage strict, often overlapping deadlines to help ensure documents are issued by their due dates.
  • Develop and maintain the Office writing style guidance. 
  • Assist with writing letters and other documents as requested.
  • Proofread corrections to ensure that they have been made accurately.
  • Conduct or assist with staff training sessions on basic writing and editing skills.
  • Remain current with spelling and grammar trends and making recommendations that keep the Office’s writing style relevant. 
What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field.
  • Innate tendencies to be thorough, precise, accurate, and detail oriented.
  • Quality-driven mindset.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Work, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • An excellent command of the English language and knowledge of English usage, including the application of grammar and style rules.
  • Ability to change focus frequently and manage ever-changing deadlines.
  • Strong interest in public service and improving State and local governments.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
Benefits:

The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Generous vacation with 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life
insurance
• Flexible work schedules, including telecommuting options
• Business casual dress code
• Continuing education and path to advancement

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Entringer at 602-553-9854 or recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.  
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements