Technical Writer – I - Test Planning and Management - PRTR

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with engineers, analysts, and other professionals to ensure clarity and consistency in the documentation process
• Develops, writes, formats, and edits technical documentation such as test plans, reports, standards, and proposals
• Prepares documents for final publication in electronic media/format, ensures proper organization, clarity, and coherence
• Reviews and edits technical documents, ensures accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established formats and standards
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to assure correct technical interpretation and content accuracy
• Researches background materials for similarities with previously published documents to ensure conformity with established formats and precedents
• Provides technical guidance and support for document preparation, ensures that documents meet quality standards
• Affords technical editing for test related documentation
• Supports the development of technical documentation (e.g., operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, systems specifications, checklists, procedures, and master task listings)
• Develops technical documentation from rough drawings and sketches, incomplete documentation, or documentation in foreign languages
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Some college coursework in English, technical writing, or a related field is desired
• Editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to document formatting and layout principles
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with engineers and other technical staff
• Demonstrated attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in all documents and adherence to configuration management requirements

Physical Qualifications

• The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Must be able to view computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Must be capable of lifting 25 lbs. unassisted
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities