- Creates complex writing and performseditorial functions, including formatting and stylesheet verification, copy editing, rewriting, revising, writing, proofreading, and production planning.
- Ensures compliance of all assigned documents with their required presentation, correct use of paragraph headings and numbering, referencing of illustrative and tabular matter, and applicable bibliographic styles.
- Ensures consistency in application of technical abbreviations and acronyms, figure and table callouts and captions, and handling of boilerplate materials.
- Develops, translates, and verifies as-is solution configuration intotechnical design specification documents, training & users guides, reports, and technical support documentations.
- Marks copy to provide word processors and graphic designers with clear, legible instructions relating to spacing, indentation, and changes or corrections.
- Works directly with System Analysts/IT Specialists to review copy, illustrations, and other materials submitted for inclusion in assigned documents. Recommends improvements for accuracy of expression, project or company style, clarity, consistency, and grammatical construction. Recasts or writes new portions of text subject to the review and approval of the requestor. Ensures, when applicable, that text references are consistent and comply with client requirements.
- Responsible for the scheduling and production of deliverables by working with systemanalysts/clients, andrequired technical publications resources. Interfaces with various personnel assigned to a specific project or client effort as required. Reviews and verifies materials after reproduction to ensure conformance to the printer's dummy.
- Serves as part of a functional team and can work independently to complete assignments according to scheduled deadlines.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.
- 2 to 4 yearsdegree in business administration, English/journalism, or related field (or equivalent).
- 2+ years of related work experience, including at least 1year of experience proofreading and editing all facets of technical software/engineering publications, specifications, and proposals from rough draft through print-ready.
- Experienced software application document professional.
- Experienced with single-source help applications.
- Strong written and oral communication, organizational, research, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in keyboard skills and a working knowledge of MS Windows and related software, including Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, consistency, and clarity in conformance with required formats and standards.
- Incumbent should also possess a working knowledge of production scheduling and related processes.
- Preferred skills: knowledge of SQL, Microsoft VISIO, process mapping, and utility/energy industry
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Technical Writer, Junior - Richardson, United States - Parsons Corporation
Description
Description
:POSITION OVERVIEW:
Performs difficult and/or complex writing and editing tasks required in the original creation of technical design specification documents, training & users guides, proposals, presentations, reports, technical support documentations, newsletters, online application help, multimedia resources, and other materials. The incumbent at this level also ensures that completed documents conform torequired formats, standards, and style guidelines, and provides original writing as needed. Interface with different teams like product development, professional services, clients, and support.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervision Received
Lead Writers/Editors, Staff Manager, Technical Directors, IT Specialists, Supervising Specialist, Lead Specialist District Manager; Supervising Specialist; Lead Specialist
Supervision Given
None
Internal Contacts
All employees in work group
External Contacts
Client, Consultants, and Partners
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions—and to help them see new possibilities.Salary Range:
$ $44.33We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyleParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY
