August 19, 2024

Texas Legislative Council

Austin

TEMPORARY & FULL TIME

Proofreader - Sessional

Proofreader – Sessional
(October 1, 2024 - June 2, 2025, with starting dates of 10/1/2024 and 11/1/2024)
10 temporary, full-time positions, with possibility of regular employment following session
Two shifts available: an early shift and a late shift
Position allows for hybrid remote work under certain circumstances

POSTING NUMBER 24022

DATE POSTED August 19, 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE Until Filled

DEPARTMENT Document Production Division/Proofreading

SALARY $3,500.00 per month. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit
package is also available. Vacation balance
paid out for those with 6 months of continuous state service and compensatory
time balance paid out upon completion of satisfactory work performance
maintained through June 2, 2025.

DESCRIPTION This is a sessional position running through June 2, 2025, with the possibility of
regular employment following session, depending on performance. Duties include
proofreading electronic documents using copyediting and research skills to
suggest necessary improvements; proofreading legislative documents, print
publications, resolutions, and correspondence for grammar, spelling, accuracy,
and format consistency; and ensuring accuracy of statutory language.

Work is performed under close supervision and instruction and in compliance with
prescribed procedures, including review by senior staff. Hybrid remote work is
allowed under certain circumstances.

RESPONSIBILITIES Primary responsibilities for this position include:

Digitally proofreading documents produced by legal and research staff

(including bill drafts, legislation, resolutions, and correspondence) for
grammar, spelling, accuracy, and format consistency.

Working with reviewers and legal editors to ensure accuracy.
Tracking documents electronically.
Utilizing reference resources and proprietary software applications.

Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications for this position include:
Experience and Education:

Satisfactory performance on a proofreading test, an editing test, and a

spelling test required.

Some experience as a proofreader or editor preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of language, vocabulary, grammar, and spelling.
High-level reading comprehension.
Skill in using reference materials effectively.
Skill in working from edited copy.
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work on tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work well and diplomatically with others.
Ability to work effectively with others in a confined work area.
Ability to work under deadline pressure.
Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and on-call duty.
Ability to accept constructive criticism of work performance by reviewers

and supervisors.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of material and information.
Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to respond to rapidly changing pace and workload.
Ability to work with multiple software applications in tandem and quickly

learn proprietary software.

TO APPLY To be considered, an applicant must submit a cover letter and a completed State
of Texas Application for Employment (available on the council’s website:
https://tlc.texas.gov/employment).

Submit requested documentation by:

Email
TLCCareers@tlc.texas.gov (preferred method)

Fax
(512) 936-1064

Mail
Human Resources Office
Texas Legislative Council
P.O. Box 12128, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711-2128

As a condition of employment, legal proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
must be provided.

Requests for accommodation and/or services in the application process should
be made to the above-cited contact.