What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Peterson Technology Partners?
Fantastic opportunity for a Technical Writer!
Our Chicago- based client is seeking a Technical Writer to be responsible for writing and editing strategic processes and quality assurance technical documents. The Technical Writer collaborates frequently with various coworkers within the company, including Technicians, Engineers, Project Managers, System Administrators and Management.
Activities include creating new documentation and improving existing material by: Understanding technical information and contributing to the capture of information and translating technical information into audience appropriate documents. Creating technical documentation, quality policies and research avenues to address improving document clarity and impact by performing reviews, editing, standardization, or other changes to material prepared by other writers.
Please submit your resume with the link to your LinkedIn Profile.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Review published and internal materials to provide editing or proofreading services as requested
- Work on documenting quality policies, deliverables, and training materials
- Maintain corporate best practices pertaining to style formats and documentation retention
- Deliver new or revised material in a time-sensitive manner
- Coordinate with technical subject matter experts to ensure accuracy
- Maintain and meet deliverable schedules. Must be proactive in obtaining information from multiple internal teams
- Responsible for ensuring that technical and quality processes documentation is clear, concise and polished
- Undertake special projects as requested by management
- Use critical thinking skills to identify problems in written material in order to develop alternatives, evaluate options and implement solutions
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
- 2 years of technical writing or comparable experience
- Intermediate IT knowledge
Required Qualifications
- Maintains expert knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the established writing styles, punctuation and grammar Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook
- History of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to change while meeting deadlines
- Capable of performing extensive research
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills
- Practices superior communication skills
- Exhibits proven customer satisfaction skills
- Ability to work under short deadlines or other constraints
- Capable of interacting with all levels of an organization
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or English
- Capture or business development experience
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
About the Company:
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) has been Chicago's premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm for over 23 years. Named after Chicago's historic Peterson Avenue, PTP has built its reputation by developing lasting relationships, leading digital transformation, and inspiring technical innovation throughout Chicagoland.
Based in Park Ridge, IL, PTP's 250 employees have a narrow focus on a single market (Chicago) and expertise in 4 innovative technical areas;
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Cloud & DevOps
PTP exists to ensure that all of our partners (clients and candidates alike) make the best hiring and career decisions.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vernon Hills, IL 60061: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
