• Company:
  Energetics Incorporated
• Location:
  Washington, DC 20024
• Job Status/Type:
  Full Time
  Employee
• Job Category:
  Editorial/Writing
• Occupations:
  Documentation/Technical Writing
  Editing & Proofreading
  General/Other: Editorial/Writing
• Industry:
  Energy and Utilities
  Government and Military
  Engineering Services
• Work Experience:
  5+ to 7 Years
• Career Level:
  Experienced (Non-Manager)
• Education Level:
  Bachelor's Degree

Energetics is accepting applications for a Technical Writer/Editor (5606) to work in our Washington, DC location.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will provide a variety of technical writing and editorial services to clients in the Building Technologies Program, within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) / Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) office. Specifically, this individual will support the Appliance Standards team in the development of energy conservation standards for residential appliances and commercial equipment. Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and/or edit regulatory rulemakings according to federal/legal style criteria
• Interface frequently with Building Technologies managers and on-site staff to develop/edit, format and finalize writing pieces as required (e.g., rulemaking notices, briefing packages/presentations for a wide variety of audiences, talking points, press releases, reports, and other programmatic documents)
• Maintain familiarity with federal style guides (e.g., DOE, Office of the Federal Register)
• Maintain current BT Rulemaking Style Guide, to include feedback loops between the clients and other document reviewers across multiple support and program offices
• Provide document templates to facilitate complex formatting requirements, as needed
• Attend cross-cutting client meetings, as needed

Qualifications Required

Education/Experience: This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism, or related field. Candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with exceptional attention to detail AND deadlines
• Steady, dependable performer with an excellent work ethic, a professional attitude, flexible “can-do” attitude, and an upbeat personality
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and contribute effectively to simultaneous tasks
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with a sensitivity to his/her role as an on-site consultant
• Advanced levels of proficiency are required in the following: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Internet Explorer; Windows File Explorer, with desire to learn other software applications as required

Please apply at http://careers.energetics.com / using our online application system.  Resumes submitted via e-mail will not be accepted. Include a cover letter and two writing samples with your online application.

Energetics Incorporated offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. PRINCIPALS ONLY.  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V