Technical Writer II - Panama City

Applied Technical Systems; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Systems in Panama City, FL seeks an experienced Technical Writer II to develop, write and edit manuals, reports, and procedures for complex machinery and equipment. The role includes supervising other writers and ensuring compliance with standards.

US citizenship and a secret clearance are required. The position demands quick problem-solving and the ability to work under tight deadlines while delivering precise, clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of professional technical writing experience.
• Ability to develop, write and edit manuals, reports, and procedures.
• Experience supervising other technical writers.

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instructions books, catalogs and related technical publications.
• Acts as supervisor to other Technical Writers.
• Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, to stay informed on product technologies.
• Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to standards of clarity, style, and terminology.
• Reviews published materials and recommends revisions.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Documentation

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Technical Writer II - Panama City

Education

High School

Location

Panama City - Panama City, FL US (Primary)

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

0 - 25%

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our ranks. You will need to be a US citizen who holds a secret clearance to perform the work.

This work is both high profile and highly complex, so we are looking for problem-solvers that are able to work quickly to provide innovative solutions.

While job-skills are—of course—the thing we look at most. Our tight deadlines mean that this person must also be flexible to jump in when and where needed. Here are some additional specs for the position.

Develops, writes and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instructions books, catalogs and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. Acts as supervisor to other Technical Writers. Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of work and revisions. Edits material prepared by other writers or plant personnel. May specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

If You Really Want To Impress Us

• Tell us about your successes and what you learned from your failures (and don’t worry, we all have those stories).
• Mention your relevant credentials be ready to discuss your other experience with forward-leaning technical programs.
• Let’s talk about how you’ve grown. How do you bring out the best in the people with whom you work? How do you delight your customer?
• Show us you can communicate succinctly and correctly. Are you detail-oriented or are your emails riddled with typos?

# of Hires Needed

2

Hiring Manager

BARRIENTOS, GABRIELLE (Technical Writer II - Panama City - Maintenance Support Group (1.01))

Job Requirements

Bachelor's level degree in any field plus 5 years of professional technical writing experience.