Job Description
Purpose
The Technical Writer revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications. The Technical Writer organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material. This position is familiar with a variety of the automotive field concepts, practices, and procedures. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Essential Functions*
Create documentation methodology and framework
Create document flow diagram
Create report outlines
Develop and maintain user-training materials
Document training curricula
Review documents to improve organization, clarity, presentation, grammar, and formatting
*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.
**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)
• Technical Capacity
• Proficient organizational skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Thoroughness
Problem Solving/Analysis
Familiar with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a communication or technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Previous Automotive technical experience.
• Knowledge of currently used technical language.
Working conditions
Standard office, climate-controlled environment
Standard laboratory environment
Physical requirements
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers
It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.
