Technical Writer Job Description

Writing > Technical Writer

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Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Organize material and complete writing assignments according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate the material.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other materials to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Develop or maintain online help documentation.
Assist in laying out material for publication.
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, production sequence, and detail.
Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and detail.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the audience's needs.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active Learning: Understanding new information's implications for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Coordination: Adjusting actions concerning others' actions.
Monitoring: Monitoring/assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.
Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)