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General Purpose:
The Technical Writer writes policies and delivers expertise to operational and project teams in collaboration with other disciplines to enable efficient, high-quality operations. They will create and revise technical documents such as policies, manuals, and reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Writes and edits technical documents including policies, reference manuals and product manuals.
· Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.
· Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements.
· Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes.
· Research product samples to fully understand product.
· Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
· Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines.
· Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process.
· Gathers feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve technical documents.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent writing and grammatical skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.
· Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently.
· Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field required.
· Three years of related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bakersfield, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Technical writing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $31