Technical Writer (Limited Duration)

State of Oregon; Salem; Hybrid; INR 5,840,000 - 8,937,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem is seeking a Technical Writer (Limited Duration) to transform complex technical, regulatory and application development information into clear, accessible documentation. This role supports modernization, governance and operational improvements and collaborates with business and technology teams.

The position is hybrid, with potential to become permanent, and may require occasional travel to ODOT offices.

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/12/2026 Application Deadline: 10/19/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Technical Writer (Limited Duration) Job Description: Operations & Policy Analyst 2 – Technical Writer (Limited Duration) Oregon Department of Transportation Commerce and Compliance Division Program Modernization and Operations Branch Salem / Hybrid

The role:

Join our Commerce and Compliance Division as a technical writer! This position serves as a central documentation and knowledge management resource supporting our technology modernization, governance and operational improvements efforts. Working together with business and technology teams, you will transform complex technical, business, regulatory and application development information into clear, accessible and sustainable documentation. You will play an important role in capturing institutional knowledge from subject matter experts and converting it into standardized documentation. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of people, processes and technology. This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2027. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent. Each employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation in the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) must be aware of, and adhere to, OAR 740-020-0010 and ORS 823.007. Failure to follow applicable administrative rules and statutes may impact employment.

Not sure what this means? Visit the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) laws and rules website or contact the recruiter listed below for more information. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.

A day in the life:

Research, draft, edit, format and maintain policies and standard operating procedures, user guides, governance documents, executive briefings and other technical or business documentation. Regularly conduct virtual interviews and working sessions with business owners, project managers, staff and subject matter experts to capture processes, requirements, decisions and institutional knowledge. Develop and maintain business process documentation, workflows, process maps, operational procedures and related documentation for the branch. Participate in cross-functional project teams, governance work groups, project meetings, demonstrations, reviews and modernization activities to capture decisions, action items, risks, assumptions and lessons learned. Maintain electronic documentation repositories, templates, style guides, version control, naming conventions and knowledge management practices to ensure information remains current and accessible. Translate complex technical and regulatory information into executive summaries, reports, newsletters and other organizational communications. Collaborate with training program coordinator and other subject matter experts to develop instructor materials, knowledge articles, FAQ pages and quick reference guides. Perform prolonged computer-based research, writing editing and document review that requires sustained concentration and attention to detail. This position is eligible for hybrid/remote work. May require occasional travel to ODOT offices or other locations for meetings, workshops, training or project activities.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials.
• Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range.
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