Technical Writer-Editor

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command is seeking a skilled technical writer to draft and revise manuals for electronic communications equipment. The role focuses on accuracy, clarity, and adherence to established maintenance strategies.

The incumbent will develop manuals covering theory, operation, and maintenance, collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date documentation.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in technical writing or editing.
• One year of experience at least equivalent to GS-4 level.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in a scientific/technical/social science field and one business course.
• Competencies include attention to detail, flexibility, integrity/honesty, interpersonal skills, reading comprehension, and self-management.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits technical materials and manuals to support maintenance strategies.
• Develops manuals covering theory, operation, and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Ensures manuals comply with applicable standards and practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree with science/technical hours

Business course requirement

Job description

About the Position

Writes and edits technical materials that usually are similar in format and approach to material produced in the past and deal with similar problems or situations. Writes and edits technical manuals to ensure compliance with the maintenance strategy of the equipment. Develops and produces technical manuals covering theory, operation and maintenance of assigned electronic communications equipment.

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Experience: Three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level, which includes with supervisory oversight writes and edits technical materials. This definition of general experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included a total of 15 semester hours in [insert applicable scientific, technical, or social science field(s) of study], and at least one course above the introductory level in business.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Self-Management