Technical Writer/ Technical Writer Sr. (HR-0632)

SOCCo•Piketon, OH

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs publication and technical writing functions as assigned by management. The specific work assignment may include preparing procedures, program description and requirement documents, plans, policies, and guides; editing, standardizing, and updating material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel; and consulting with Functional Area Managers and Subject Matter Experts to determine publication subject matter. The role may recommend revisions to scope, format, content, and reproduction or binding methods; study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to develop and define procedures, sequences, and details; and evaluate developments in a specific field to determine whether existing documentation should be revised. Work is moderate to complex and follows established standards and formats. The position may provide work leadership to less experienced technical writers and includes other job-related duties as assigned. The employee must maintain knowledge of and demonstrate safe work practices in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Required training and readings must be completed within 60 days, and the employee actively participates in Safety Work Groups. Work is primarily in an office in a normal environmental restoration atmosphere, though outdated or abandoned facilities and industrial field environments may also be involved. Potential hazards include moving equipment, dangerous chemicals or solvents, and hazardous or radioactive materials if safety procedures are not followed. The position requires sedentary to light work and primary office duties, including heavy computer use. Radiological training may be required in some cases. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check, any site-required training, and the ability to obtain or maintain an L or Q Clearance or HSPD-12 uncleared badge within one year of hire. Candidates must be available to start within a reasonable time after accepting an offer, typically 30 days or less.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain or maintain an L or Q Clearance, or an HSPD-12 uncleared badge, within one year of hire.
Must complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check, and any site-required training.
Must be available to start within a reasonable time after accepting an offer, typically 30 days or less.
Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and repetitively.
Ability to perform primary office duties, including heavy computer usage.
Internal employees must have been in their current position for one year or more to be eligible to apply and must submit a current resume; external candidates must submit a current resume.

Responsibilities

Prepare procedures, program description documents, program requirement documents, plans, policies, and guides.
Edit, standardize, and update material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
Confer with Functional Area Managers and Subject Matter Experts to establish subject matter for publications.
Recommend revisions or changes to scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and define procedures, sequence, and detail.
Analyze developments in a specific field and evaluate the need to revise previously developed documentation.
May provide work leadership for less experienced technical writers.
Perform moderate- to complex-level writing duties according to established standards and formats.
Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate safe work practices in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Complete required training and readings within 60 days and actively participate in Safety Work Groups.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.