Technical Writer IV

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client’s mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska’s Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Technical Writer IV

Overview:

The Technical Writer is responsible for writing, editing, reviewing and maintaining various documents and publications for the Program Office in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Creates/Designs/Maintains/Edits various publications, which may include but are not limited to technical documents, reports, student guides, instructor guides course material, and other reference materials, ensuring adherence to standards, formats, and content/structure integrity and usability Collaborates with instructional designers and subject matter experts and/or occasionally observes or participates in tests or demonstrations to acquire information and content for the production of original documentation Ensures that materials are consistent with Department of State (DoS) policies, Training and Performance standards, and established formats, as well as other information presented during training; Consults on or selects illustrative materials for inclusion in various publications. These include, but are not limited to photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts; develops documents that meet the style requirements for the publication Provides documentation and publications to meet the requests/needs of clients, subject matter experts, and/or management Provides guidance and troubleshooting assistance to clients/co-workers for various programs and organization templates Provides assistance with publication aesthetics, to include media, format, graphics, animations, and difficult format conversions Provides advice on best practices and options for documentation and, in some cases, create custom templates if needed Advises and assist authors during the writing, development, conceptualization, and/or production of publications Provides guidance/consultation to junior Technical Writers Performs initial reviews of publications/documentation and provide recommendations for revisions to scope, format, content, etc., as needed Perform final reviews of proposed publications for tone, design, layout, editorial, and production specification aspects before release Applies a consistent set of style, grammar, and punctuation practices. May also be required to establish and/or modify existing style and standards Maintains files and copies of work assignments and revisions according to recommendations and/or established best practices/standards. May also be required to establish and/or modify existing best practices and standards Exercises independent judgment and initiative on a daily basis and requires infrequent supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, plus a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in editing and publication development, two of which need to have been completed at a Technical Writer III level or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have an advanced-level understanding of publication design concepts; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent command of the English language to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and attention to detail. Must also possess the motivation to start and complete projects with minimal oversight; Strong time management, project management, and multi-tasking skills; Ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of diagrams, or other appropriate methods; Ability to tailor writing and publications for a specific type of audience; Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Reader, Notepad, and Paint; Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Media Player, and Snipping Tool (or other screen capture software); Intermediate skills in Microsoft SharePoint.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None.

Security Clearance:

Must be a U.S. citizen Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands that will be required inside the work place and for the position. Must lift, will sit, answer the phone, type on a keyboard, move files, etc.

Travel:

None.

Work Environment:

Office environment.

Additional Details:

Subsidiary: Olgoonik Innovations, LLC FLSA: Exempt Requisition Nbr: 

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law. 

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