Technical Writer

Company: Aerotek
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Description:This full-time contract position will provide professional and technical writing support to the Fleet Services (NSF) organization at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This position prepares, formats, reviews, and edits documents related to BPA's Power and Fleet Services training and other BPA processes. This positon will also work with all relevant parties in order to successfully create and maintain training materials and documents for the purpose of Fleet maintenance and education.Responsibilities Include:Typical Tasks include: Work with managers, subject matter experts and other BPA employees to:oOrganize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.oReview, compile edit and standardize for consistency, clarity and conformity technical and other documents drafted by subject matter experts, and other staff. oReview and edit documents with multiple authors to ensure consistency in terminology, tone ("one voice"), tense, clarity, messaging, etc.oCollect, edit, and format technical data into documentation acceptable for distribution. Maintain records and files of work and revisions.Develop and maintain document formats and templatesConfer with stakeholders to gather technical specifications and to identify subject material to be developed for publication.Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.Monitor and report on workflow based on established deadlines for document production.This position is located in Vancouver, WA. Valid US Driver's License is required. Additional Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, etc. is preferred.o6 months of work related skills, knowledge or experience performing technical writing is required.Experience in Technical Writing and/or Engineering discipline is required. Formal Training (College level Communications, English, Technical Writing or closely related coursework) or equivalent experience performing Technical Writing is required. Provide a list of the specific course work/classes being claimed as "qualifying" in the matrix section of the resume, including a list of specific hours for each class and the name of the education institution where the classes were taken. Required:Must be (or become) reasonably versed in fleet services terminology used by a variety of subject matter experts other staff.Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.Must have demonstrated proven skills in technical writing.Excellent knowledge and use of grammar and style. Ability to generate intuitive graphics and other written visual aids. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Writer.Please see API for full requirements. About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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