13788 Oregon Archaeology Guidelines Editing Project

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking a developmental editor to revise the Oregon Archaeology Guidelines. The editor will work with the Oregon State Archaeologist to align the guidelines' organization, content, and tone to clearly communicate recommended practices for Tribal nations and federal, state, and local agencies and governments to achieve compliance with federal and state cultural resource laws. The project requires the editor to deliver two rounds of redline edits with revision memos, meet with the State Archaeologist and Project Manager, and provide guidance on incorporating public comments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or a related field, 2-5 years of professional editing experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Word. • The editor will review the current draft and assess organization, clarity, tone, and alignment with project goals. • The editor will deliver two rounds of redline edits with revision memos, recommending changes to structure, content flow, and readability. • The editor will meet with the State Archaeologist and Project Manager to clarify audience needs and project expectations. • The editor will provide guidance on incorporating public comments, but will not make final content decisions. • The editor will not perform line editing or proofreading beyond noting structural or clarity issues that affect comprehension.