Subject: [rfc-i] Progress on RSCE recruitment

From: Jay Daley <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:59:09 +0100

This is an update on the RSCE recruitment.

1.  The recruiters have met with multiple people recommended by the committee to get a broad view of the role.

2.  The committee has agreed a job description for the RSCE (text below), which has been through the IAB, IESG, iSE and IRTF Chair for feedback.  This level of detail is needed in addition to the upcoming RFC.  This will soon be turned into a brochure for potential candidates to read.

3.  The committee has agreed the advertising channels with the recruiter and given the go ahead for advertising to start.

Please let me know if you have any questions
Jay

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## RFC Series Consulting Editor: Job Description

The RFC Series Consulting Editor (RSCE) is a senior technical publishing professional selected for deep and expert knowledge of publishing as it pertains to technical standards or specifications or other related publications, and for their ability to share and apply that knowledge to betterment of the RFC Series. The RSCE's role is to help ensure the continued excellence of the RFC series.  The series is the publication channel for archival documents of a diverse community consisting of organizations and individuals interested in the evolution of a reliable and secure Internet.  The participants of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and of the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) represent some, but not all, of the most visible members of that community.

The primary responsibilities of the RSCE are simple, but comprehensive:
   *  Provide expert advice to the IETF through its various community structures and support organizations
   *  Identify opportunities and problems with the RFC publication process and recommend appropriate action
   *  Engage, advise and support the RFC Series Working Group (RSWG) and RFC Series Approval Board (RSAB)
   *  Engage, advise and support the RFC Series Production Center (RPC) and IETF Administration LLC (IETF LLC) on costs, industry trends, and implementation strategies
   *  Serve as a voting member on the RSAB

The RSCE is required to travel internationally to attend the three one-week IETF meetings each year, two shorter retreats and, by negotiation, possibly other meetings.

Within those responsibilities, the RSCE is expected to bring their expert publication skills to the critical tasks of:
   *  Evolving the publication formats for the RFC Series
   *  Improving the RFC Style Guide
   *  Recommending and implementing Series-wide guidelines regarding document content and quality
   *  Evolving the web presence for the RFC Series
   *  Advising on the editing and publishing processes for the publication of RFCs
   *  Advising on copyright matters related to the RFC Series
   *  Advising on archiving, indexing, and accessibility of RFCs
   *  Other related tasks as they occur

The RSCE works with and within the IETF community to ensure the continued quality of the RFC Series. The RSCE's publishing knowledge is meant to complement the domain technical knowledge of the IETF community contributors, resulting in a product better than each can produce on its own.

## Contract
a) The RSCE will operate as an Independent Contractor and the IETF is open to a range of contracting options for enabling that.
b) The initial term of the contract is 2 years, beginning on the effective date of the contract. (Projected effective date is TBD, but subject to adjustment during contract negotiation).  The Contract may be extended twice by mutual written agreement, each extension for a period of up to 2 years. Per standard IETF LLC contracting policy, all contracts are put out for re-bid every 6 years.
c) The IETF will consider both a fixed fee and an hourly rate, subject to reasonable limits.
d) The contract will not prohibit or restrict the RSCE from any other role requiring similar experience and skills, including additional contracts with the IETF or its supporting organizations.

## Relationships
The IETF community is the ultimate stakeholder in the work of the RSCE, and the RSCE is expected to directly engage with the community as described above.  Formal contract reporting on activities and specific deliverables is to the IETF Executive Director (ED).  Neither the RSWG nor the RSAB shall have any directive authority over the RSCE.

## Education and Experience Requirements
* Significant editing and publishing experience of technical standards or specifications, or of books, periodicals, or related technical or academic publishing
* Significant experience in the publishing industry as editor, publisher or senior advisor
* Good working knowledge of publishing technologies, including XML if possible
* Broad familiarity with technical standards and Internet technology is desired 

## Skills and Abilities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and familiarity with technical terminology related to the Internet required
* Excellent people skills including the ability to "lead from behind" and to work well with a diverse community
* An ability to develop an understanding of the IETF, the broader Internet community, their cultures, and the RFC process
* Ability to fulfill the scope of work independently, via email and teleconference
* Strong time‐management skills
* Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required to accomplish the deliverables
* Ability to work with clarity, flexibility, candor, and diplomacy with different constituencies

## Deliverables
In addition to the primary responsibilities identified above, specific deliverables may be requested by the IETF LLC consistent with the overall scope of the role.

## Level of Effort (LOE)
The LOE required is approximately 0.5 FTE, calculated as 20 hours/week on the average, with variability depending on initiatives underway. During the three annual IETF meetings, hours typically range between 40-50 for the week.

-- 
Jay Daley
IETF Executive Director
[email-masked]

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