Position Number: 22098131
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 04/06/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00
OPR
Preferred Qualifications:
This position functions as an Editor of rules in the Office of Policy and Rules. The preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills and be experienced with technical writing, researching, and editing grammar using a style guide. Skill with Microsoft Word is necessary and skill in editing PDFs on Adobe is preferred.
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Class Code: P021C
Grade: GS06
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00
Summary
The Editor is responsible for researching and writing articles used in agency/institution publications and disseminating information to the general public. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Performs a supervisory or lead role in coordinating predetermined work assignments of co-workers and/or subordinate employees by communicating prioritization of activities, project deadlines, reviewing and monitoring the work performed, interpreting policies, procedures, or precedents. Provides supervisory or management staff with project updates on a regular and recurring basis to ensure adherence to project goals and timeframes. Reads or proofs copies of news, feature stories, press releases, and other articles written by subordinates to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Verifies facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources. Prepares, rewrites, and edits copies of the agency's/institution's newsletters, press releases, web pages, brochures, and scripts to improve readability. Plans the contents of publications, according to the agency's publication style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Confers with management and staff members regarding placement and emphasis of articles and stories, to determine publication goals and objectives. Supervises production of publications including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements, and prepares initial budget proposals. Disseminates information to the public by presenting programs to civic clubs and other groups, writing press releases, and maintaining and distributing inventory of publications. Represents the organization at various meetings or events, delivers presentations, researches information, and conducts tours of the organization's facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism. Knowledge of publications, design, and layout techniques. Knowledge of English, grammar, and word usage. Knowledge of editing techniques. Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques. Ability to read and apply principles of punctuation. Ability to review written manuscripts for mechanical problems. Ability to supervise or lead the work of others. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports. Ability to design and layout publications. Ability to write news releases, articles, and other materials pertaining to agency/institution events.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or a related field; plus two years of experience in writing and editing news releases or articles. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
