Technical Writer

vTech Solution, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology service provider seeks an experienced technical writer in Salem, Oregon. This role involves writing various documents and understanding client processes in Engineering Automation and Transportation. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. The position requires creativity, technical writing skills, and the ability to lead contractor staff, contributing to diverse projects with a focus on enhancing business operations.

Qualifications

• 6 years or more of experience in technical writing.
• Familiar with variety of technical concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work with business customers to understand current processes.

Responsibilities

• Write a variety of technical documents for diverse applications.
• Coordinate display of graphics and document production.
• Lead and direct contractor staff as required.

Skills

Technical writing

Business process understanding

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

• Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.
• May be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 6 years or more of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of Contractor staff. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• The purpose of this request is to procure a resource for Departments Business customers primarily in the Engineering Automation Area (Inroads Upgrade), and Transportation Development Financial Plan/STIP area. The general tasks the contractor will perform are as follows:
• Business Technical Writing:
• Tasks will relate to the development of business technical manual(s) and user guide development.
• Working directly with the business customer(s), understanding the current business process(es) and the automated systems in place and being upgraded.
• This technical writing will span at least two primary business lines (Engineering Automation and TransportationPlanning).
• One of the projects relates more to technical documentation while the other project is more focused on business process/technology related.

Additional Information

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