Technical Writer I - DEHE Program Services

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance via FEHB (Tribal)

Retirement Contributions 403(b)

Paid Time Off

On-site Training Opportunities

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist to assist in writing technical manuals, agreements, and program documents under supervision. You will draft, edit, and format materials, align content with operations, and train with senior staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork across departments, documentation accuracy, and ongoing professional development in writing and graphic design. Travel to off-site locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; relevant experience may substitute.
• Two years of non-supervisory experience in document preparation or technical writing.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications concepts and techniques.
• Excellent business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, format and develop word processing templates and forms for technical manuals, agreements, and procedures.
• Create, edit and revise technical documents; ensure content consistency and linkage to operations.
• Train with Manager and Technical Writer to produce, edit, and format materials.
• Collaborate with staff and other agencies to develop content materials.
• Travel to off-site locations as required; interview subject-matter experts.
• Develop and update data systems for tracking the technical document completion process.
• Assist with division-wide public relations efforts, including presentations and reports.
• Focus on professional development in writing, editing, and graphic design.

Skills

Document prep

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

Graphic design basics

Business English usage

Technical documentation

Deadlines

Interagency collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at [e-mail].

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under close supervision, assists the Program Services Manager and the Technical Writer in writing technical manuals, agreements, and documents for assigned department(s). Assists in the technical and promotional communication of ANTHC and DEHE programs, operations, and services.

Responsibilities

Under the Manager’s direction and discretion to draft, edit, format and develop word processing templates and forms for technical manuals, agreements, correspondence, special review documentation, contract specifications, policies and procedures and interagency agreements. Creates new technical documents and revises existing documents under close supervision of a Manager.

Writes and revises technical documents, assuring content consistency and accurate linkage to operations. Trains with Manager and Technical Writer to create, edit, and format technical documents. Collaborates with technical writing team, department staff, and other agencies to develop content materials.

Travels to off-site locations as required. Interviews subject-matter experts and documents relevant information. Under the supervision and training by the Manager, creates, edits, and prints photographs. Conducts research of technical data. Develops and updates data systems for tracking the technical document completion process.

Assists with division wide public relations efforts, including presentations, art work and article submissions. Manages special projects as required. Compiles and analyzes data. Prepares special and recurring reports.

Aims to focus on professional development in the areas of writing, editing, and graphic design.

Other Information

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS

• Knowledge of document preparation, design, and layout concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of researching, reading, interpreting and writing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of design and layout of technical documents, and merging text and graphics.
• Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

An Associate’s Degree. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Non-Supervisory-Two (2) years experience in document preparation or technical writing. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Additional Requirements

May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.