Technical Writer I

Technical Writer I

Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama

This opportunity is contingent upon contract award

Summary. Works in support of the Chief, Training Division who enforces applicable regulatory and command-directed range and training area safety guidance. Independently plans and carries out work in accordance with applicable guidelines. Possesses an understanding of military training requirements and live fire training events for a wide variety of Army military occupational specialties. Work is periodically reviewed for compliance with oral and regulatory guidance, Standard Operating Procedures and special instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, SOPs, and related administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of ranges and training areas.

• Receives technical direction from supervisor, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details TC’s, FM’s, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of range and training areas. 

• Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material; may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

• Utilizes RFMSS, ArcGIS and Range Manager’s Toolkit (RMTK) to plan, coordinate, schedule and develop standard and nonstandard range requirements. Drafts, calculates, and submits SDZs and DZs for approval by the appropriate authority for current and future weapons systems, training events, and munitions based upon unit requirements and emerging fielding of new equipment.

• Possesses an understanding of military training requirements and live fire training events for a wide variety of Army military occupational specialties. 

• Manages the Command Tracker program and the AVOID database in support of aviation operations and location tracking for garrison activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Journalism or related field
• Two (2) years technical writing and editing experience with some experience in a government setting.
• Familiar with use of photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users’ understanding
• Ability to translate complicated ideas into language easily understood by others.
• Experience with professional writing or creative writing a plus
• Ability to pay close attention to details, well organized and able to meet firm deadlines. 
• Military experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to pass a background check 
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships, professional demeanor, and attitude
• Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian workforce
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be a US Citizen 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, and perform special projects as assigned.

OT Training Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.