Technical Writer l

Description

Red Peak Technical Services, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has an openining for a Technical Writer I. This position will support the Adversary FST update Block Upgrade technical publications due to F5 aircraft modifications supporting FRCSE Jacksonville, FL using FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat DC suite. This position will work from an alternate location but may be required to work on government site at FRCSE Jacksonville, FL at any given time.

This position will work as an integral part of an existing technical publication team to incorporate already developed source data (via TPDRs and TMSDRs) into existing F5 technical publications utilizing FrameMaker software.

The candidate must be experienced using FrameMaker and possess the ability to print PDFs from front matter and create applicable bookmarks according to the specifications. The candidate must also be experienced in creating FrameMaker files from already existing PDFs.

Revises or writes standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.

Receives technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.

May have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

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, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

Assist in laying out material for publication arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material

May assist in writing speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, and may specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

Payrate: $25.75 Hourly

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Requires one (1) year of general editorial experience which requires proficiency in punctuation, spelling, and English grammar and rules. Requires two (2) years of specialized experience in editing military manuals and specifications. Requires experience with computer applications as they are used in automated publishing and information retrieval.

Must be an US Citizen

Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Experience with the following is required:

FrameMaker

Adobe Acrobat DC Suite

PhotoShop

Adobe Illustrator

MIL-DTL-81927 (work package and sectional format)

Technical publication experience, preferred experience with NAVAIR standards

Writing, editing, or quality assurance of technical documentation experience using FrameMaker

Minor graphic edits using PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator

Strong attention to detail

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to work independently from an alternate work location