Technical Writer I - Executive Services- Executive Services Division - Huntsville (028501)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex technical writing work. Work involves composing, organizing, and editing compiled information. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, English, or a related field preferred.
• Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required two years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning technical program support, technical or research writing, report writing, or policy and procedure writing experience.
• Criminal justice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of technical writing methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in technical writing and development of information publications.
• Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
• Skill to research, compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports.
• Skill to conduct research and analyses.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, English, or a related field.
• Criminal justice experience.

Responsibilities

• Composes, reviews, and edits technical documents, manuals, bulletins, brochures, publications, training manuals, and special reports; assists in the development of formats, graphics, and the layout of publications; and assists in preparing and refining material for speeches and other public presentations.
• Organizes and coordinates the composition of documentation and technical materials and drafting of forms suitable for reproduction; reviews and prepares responses to correspondence, reports, surveys, questionnaires, and related information; and provides technical assistance to agency staff.
• Reviews and edits prepared material and illustrations; edits material for publication in journals and periodicals; and prepares, edits, proofs, and distributes proposed and finalized specifications to agencies and vendors.
• Maintains files, records, and automated data related to technical work. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees