Technical Writer
Position:
Technical Writer Duration:
10 Months Location:
Carson City, Nevada (Hybrid) Onsite-2 days or more-adjustable/3 days or more-adjustable.
Required Travel/Expenses-Yes-Usually one day trip in state-there may be a total of 4 nights over the course of a year-reimbursable.
A Technical Writer produces technical documentation that helps people understand and use a product or service.
This documentation may include but not limited to online help, manuals (system, end-user, training, and instruction), white papers, design specifications, project plans, test plans, business correspondence, how-to guides, etc.
With the rise of e-learning, technical writers are also charged with creating online training for their audience of learners.
Technical writers explain technologies, processes, and products in many formats, including print, online, and other electronic means.
The Technical Writer will work with project teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements; analyse existing and potential documentation content; produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience; research, develop, write, edit and proofread complex technical documentation and supporting material for software, hardware, technical procedures, and computer related services; create, maintain and update manuals, procedures, specifications and other documents; create, assimilate, convey, maintain and update technical documents and policies and procedures in a concise and effective manner for a variety of audiences; review, revise, modify and edit documents prepared by others; provide writing, editing and design support to team members; create and maintain the information architecture; write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides; create manuals and tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications; and create, compile and deliver software development documentation packages.
The Technical Writer will possess knowledge and experience in message delivery and development; communications; attention to detail; collaboration; data gathering and analysis; planning and prioritization; leveraging technology; excellent clear and concise writing and grammar skills, work independently, deliver accurate documentation under deadline pressure; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; requirements analysis; Information Management skills; interview and listening skills; proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation; ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and visuals; reviews and studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail; familiarity of a variety of software programs for the purpose of writing text, creating charts and graphs, and incorporating diagrams and photos in documents; basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development; systems and business analysis and analytical principles, computer scripting, illustration/graphic design, information architecture and design, technical translation, training, e-learning, user interfaces, website design/management, hyper-text markup language (HTML), concepts, techniques and methods, including cost-benefit analysis methods; and knowledge of information technology, e.
g.
hardware and software.
Experience This Classification must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing IT technical writing.
Experience can include being in a position as a specialist or research assistant in a technical field.
Education This classification requires the possession of a bachelor's degree.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis Recommended Skills Active Listening Analytical Attention To Detail Blueprinting Business Analysis Business Correspondence Apply to this job.
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Technical Writer Duration:
10 Months Location:
Carson City, Nevada (Hybrid) Onsite-2 days or more-adjustable/3 days or more-adjustable.
Required Travel/Expenses-Yes-Usually one day trip in state-there may be a total of 4 nights over the course of a year-reimbursable.
A Technical Writer produces technical documentation that helps people understand and use a product or service.
This documentation may include but not limited to online help, manuals (system, end-user, training, and instruction), white papers, design specifications, project plans, test plans, business correspondence, how-to guides, etc.
With the rise of e-learning, technical writers are also charged with creating online training for their audience of learners.
Technical writers explain technologies, processes, and products in many formats, including print, online, and other electronic means.
The Technical Writer will work with project teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements; analyse existing and potential documentation content; produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience; research, develop, write, edit and proofread complex technical documentation and supporting material for software, hardware, technical procedures, and computer related services; create, maintain and update manuals, procedures, specifications and other documents; create, assimilate, convey, maintain and update technical documents and policies and procedures in a concise and effective manner for a variety of audiences; review, revise, modify and edit documents prepared by others; provide writing, editing and design support to team members; create and maintain the information architecture; write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides; create manuals and tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications; and create, compile and deliver software development documentation packages.
The Technical Writer will possess knowledge and experience in message delivery and development; communications; attention to detail; collaboration; data gathering and analysis; planning and prioritization; leveraging technology; excellent clear and concise writing and grammar skills, work independently, deliver accurate documentation under deadline pressure; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; requirements analysis; Information Management skills; interview and listening skills; proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation; ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and visuals; reviews and studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail; familiarity of a variety of software programs for the purpose of writing text, creating charts and graphs, and incorporating diagrams and photos in documents; basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development; systems and business analysis and analytical principles, computer scripting, illustration/graphic design, information architecture and design, technical translation, training, e-learning, user interfaces, website design/management, hyper-text markup language (HTML), concepts, techniques and methods, including cost-benefit analysis methods; and knowledge of information technology, e.
g.
hardware and software.
Experience This Classification must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing IT technical writing.
Experience can include being in a position as a specialist or research assistant in a technical field.
Education This classification requires the possession of a bachelor's degree.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis Recommended Skills Active Listening Analytical Attention To Detail Blueprinting Business Analysis Business Correspondence Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.
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