Technical Writing Assistant

utaustin; EUA; Presencial; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

100% employer-paid basic medical.

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

UT Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Technical Writing Assistant to help prepare technical documents for high frequency active sonar systems used by the U.S. Navy.

You will create and maintain user guides, manuals, and related content in HTML, PDF, and Word, while managing GitLab issues. Responsibilities include aiding the documentation team, testing documentation accuracy in office and field settings, and assisting with multimedia content like photos and videos.

Qualificações

• Three years of clerical experience including some in technical writing.
• Accuracy in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading.
• Knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office, MadCap Flare, or GitLab.
• Strong organizational skills and focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Willingness to learn software applications and tools as necessary.
• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as with peers and management.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsabilidades

• Supports project leads by performing the duties of a support writer on multiple projects.
• Assists with the writing and maintenance of technical user guides, O&M manuals, and other documents in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats as well as maintaining assigned Gitlab issues.
• Participates in testing and verification of sonar components, as needed, in office and field environments to develop and validate technical documentation.
• Participates in peer editing and publishing processes.
• Participates as a member of the documentation team internal IT working group and supports the management of IT resources, processes, and internal documentation.
• Provides photography and videography support to the documentation team, including capturing and editing multimedia content as needed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Clerical experience

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Independence

Willingness to learn

Formação académica

HS/GED

Bachelor's degree in English/technical writing

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

MadCap Flare

GitLab

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Posting Title: Technical Writing Assistant ----

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories ----

Position Open To: All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ----

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date: Immediately ----

Position Duration: Expected to Continue ----

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----

Purpose

To provide assistance in preparing technical documents for high frequency active sonar systems deployed for the U.S. Navy in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Supports project leads by performing the duties of a support writer on multiple projects. This includes assisting with the writing and maintenance of technical user guides, O&M manuals, and other documents in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats as well as maintaining assigned Gitlab issues.


• Participates in testing and verification of sonar components, as needed, in office and field environments to develop and validate technical documentation.


• Participates in peer editing and publishing processes.


• Participates as a member of the documentation team internal IT working group and supports the management of IT resources, processes, and internal documentation.


• Provides photography and videography support to the documentation team, including capturing and editing multimedia content as needed.


• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED


• Three years of clerical experience including some in technical writing.


• Accuracy in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading.


• Knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office, MadCap Flare, or GitLab


• Strong organizational skills and focus.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.


• Willingness to learn software applications and tools as necessary.-


• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.-


• Ability to work independently as well as with peers and management.


• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, or similar field.


• Some work experience, internship experience, and/or coursework in technical writing or communications.


• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.


• Experience in writing or editing sonar system documentation.


• Experience with GitLab or other source control tools.


• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key technical principles.


• Knowledge of content management systems such as MadCap Flare, WordPress, or other similar authoring tools.

General Notes An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions


• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation


• Use of manual dexterity


• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work


• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV


• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor


• Letter of interest

Benefits

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage


• Retirement contributions


• Paid vacation and sick time
  
• Paid holidays
  

Salary Range

$35,000-$45,0000+/negotiable based on qualifications.

Additional Information

Visit our website ( www.arlut.utexas.edu ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.