Technical Writer I
About The Position
Revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. This worker receives technical direction from a supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures, and details from the manufacturer's catalogs, drawings, and other data related to the operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. This writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material; may assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, and may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures. Will assist in the development of Contract Data Requirements List, standard operating procedures, and polices. Other duties may be assigned in support of contractual requirements. This position is a McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) position. The current hourly rate is $26.76 and is non-negotiable.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of Labor functional description.
- At least three (3) years of experience performing technical writing duties
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Experience with document management systems and version control
- US citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
- Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Assists in laying out material for publication.
- Arranges for typing, duplication and distribution of material.
- Assists in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.
- Specializes in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
- Assists in the development of Contract Data Requirements List, standard operating procedures, and polices.
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of contractual requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account and health savings account options
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Education reimbursement
- Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
- 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off policy
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
