Technical Writer II
About The Position
The Technical Writer revises or writes material that is mostly standardized 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. General Duties: Receive assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details. Access manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, 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, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material. Draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and US Citizen
- Must have and Active DoD Clearance
- Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience as a Technical Writer within a DoD environment.
- Strong administrative and organizational management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Work independently under overall objectives and direction, apprising the supervisor about progress and unusual complications and modifying and adapting precedent solutions and proven approaches.
- Ability to complete work is reviewed for timeliness, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting requirements.
Responsibilities
- Receive assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer
- Access manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
- Draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
