Editor

Department: Codification Operations
Location: Rochester, NY
Reports To: Editorial Team Manager
FLSA Code: Non-Exempt
Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards.
Subsidiary Summary: General Code is the nation’s leading provider of Municipal Code publishing and maintenance services (codification). Our passion for excellence, our focus on client service, and an ongoing investment in our people and technology have helped us to revolutionize the codification industry. General Code offers challenging work in a diverse, flexible, supportive environment where an appropriate work-life balance is emphasized. The successful applicant for this position will demonstrate keen desire to have a meaningful impact in a values-based, team-oriented business environment.
Position Summary: The primary focus of this position is to work independently reviewing, organizing and editing legislation and working with municipal clients in the preparation of supplements.
Essential Functions: Read and assimilate background information on client and identify special instructions or needs
Incorporate additional legislation and/or amend existing legislation
Determine impact of legislation on Code and completeness of information provided
Finalize Disposition List from legislation database
Review legislation and other materials for internal conflicts, inconsistencies and clarity
Edit content for organization, grammar and style
Add historical information
Create or revise effective chapter, article and section titles
Check, create or revise cross-references in the text
Check statutory references
Add editor’s notes
Identify missing legislation or missing wording in the text of legislation
Set style for word processing/proofreading to carry out
Update Adopting Ordinances and supporting documents
Clarify project deliverables with client
Follow up on material in hold
Secondary Functions: Communicate to other functions any pertinent information needed for the project
Execute project to most efficiently meet client needs and project budgets
Set and enforce schedules and timelines, where appropriate
Communicate with clients via phone, written contact and teleconference, as needed
Resolve conflicts and solve problems
Requirements Essential Skills and Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent experience/skills
Ability to interact with others and to communicate clearly the expectations and instructions for carrying out project requirements
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects successfully
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service acumen
Excellent reading comprehension
Excellent memory
Attentiveness to detail
Organized thinking patterns
Good organizational and time management skills
Good overall working knowledge of MS Office Applications, including file management through Windows Explorer
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk
Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies
Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, documents)
Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials
Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone
May need to climb stairs in multi-level office building
Environmental Conditions: Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Must be able to work in standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control

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