What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer - I - Test Planning and Management - PRTR position at Trax International?
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| Technical Writer - I - Test Planning and Management - PRTR |
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| **PENDING CONTRACT AWARD** The Technical Writer - I at the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) will be a key player in developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, including reports, test plans, and other technical materials. This position requires a meticulous individual with strong writing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with standard software applications. Duties and Responsibilities * Collaborates with engineers, analysts, and other professionals to ensure clarity and consistency in the documentation process * Develops, writes, formats, and edits technical documentation such as test plans, reports, standards, and proposals * Prepares documents for final publication in electronic media/format, ensures proper organization, clarity, and coherence * Reviews and edits technical documents, ensures accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established formats and standards * Collaborates with subject matter experts to assure correct technical interpretation and content accuracy * Researches background materials for similarities with previously published documents to ensure conformity with established formats and precedents * Provides technical guidance and support for document preparation, ensures that documents meet quality standards * Assists in the creation of technical illustrations and audiovisual presentations using desktop publishing systems * Revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment * Receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment * Accesses to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail * Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology * Maintains records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material * Assists in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material * Assists in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases * Specializes in writing material regarding work methods and procedures * Provides technical editing for test related documentation * Supports the development of technical documentation (e.g., operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, systems specifications, checklists, procedures, and master task listings * Develops technical documentation from rough drawings and sketches, incomplete documentation, or documentation in foreign languages * Performs other duties as assigned |
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Required Skills and Qualifications * The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements * Must be a U.S. Citizen The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary. |
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TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
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TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.