What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at SEDAA?
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Req ID: Sedaa 3634
Title: Technical Writer
Location: San Ramon, CA
Pay $30 - 40/hour
LOOKING FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES WITHIN CLIENT SERVICE TERRITORY NEAR WORK LOCATION-SAN RAMON OR BAY AREA. ASSIGNMENT IS MAINLY REMOTE BUT 5% POSSIBILITY OF ON-SITE MEETINGS AT SAN RAMON LOCATION.
TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
- Years experience and the number and quality of work products produced as a technical writer and editor.
- Possesses an understanding of frontline workers to ensure the content appropriately targets their informational needs.
- Attention to detail and pride in work product. What steps do they take (i.e., what is their practice) to ensure accuracy, format and quality of content
TOP SKILL SET LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:
- Strong understanding of how to present complex safety information in a concise, accessible format.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills interacting with subject matter experts and leaders.
Technical Writer edits existing Code of Safe Practices manual and creates additional content as required that enable client to maintain compliance with all safety requirements for our client and contract coworkers, our customers and the public.
Collaborates with, and gathers information from, internal and external clients to develop edit and develop content for documents, in an orderly, concise manner, which are typographically, grammatically, and technically correct.
- Take complex technical information and make it clear and easy-to-understand for frontline audience.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Teams and PowerPoint
- Flowcharts and organization charts development (iGrafx Preferred, Visio is acceptable) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired
- High standards for writing, detail, editing, and information design that lead to accurate, concise, usable, highly-polished content
- User-focused approach to documentation planning, design, and content strategy
Qualifications:
Education Minimum
- BA/BS in English, Technical Writing, or related field; or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of Technical Writing, content management, process improvement
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiar with client policies and procedures with regard to safety, and Company Guidance Document Management (GDM) standards
- Fully competent in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint
- Proficient in documentation technologies and processes
- Good verbal communication skills to collaborate with peers, content owners and collect necessary information for documents
- Good multi-tasking, adaptability and organizational skills
Salary : $30 - $40