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Technical Writer/Editor
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What they do
A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$70,677 / year median in Florida
-10% projected decline
Job Description
AFLCMC/GB4
program. The selected candidate will participate in documentation activities in an Agile environment to develop, maintain, and secure applications operating in the cloud environment. Candidate must have a positive attitude and the flexibility to adjust to US Air Force and DoD IT mandates pertaining to the development and security safeguards of application systems.Responsibilities:
Creates and edits technical documentation to ensure clarity and compliance with standards. Supports the development of new artifacts used to train users, document requirements, and operate programs. Develops Technical Orders (TOs) and Time Compliance Technical Orders, updating published TOs, managing government approved source data, supporting the creation of output files, and updating or creating artwork. Prepares routine operational, safety and routine supplements. Updates, converts, and creates new illustrations utilizing commercial software. Draws sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.Required Skills/Experience:
Must be a US citizen Holds a successfully completed in-scope NACI, NACLC, T1, or higher background investigation or is eligible for an interim public trust while undergoing a new NACI, NACLC, T1, or higher background investigation.- Experience developing and maintaining various technical documentation
- Three (3) years of functional experience
- Three (3) years of technical experience
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Working knowledge of AF logistics systems and AF cataloging systems Agile trained and/or certifications Working knowledge of software life cycle management Physical and/orMental Qualifications:
- Effectively communicate with customers, stakeholders, and technical specialists
- Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with a disability, where such accommodation will not impose an undue hardship during the application process and on the job.