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Job Information
Job title

Technical Writer

Company Robert Half Technology
Wage Not specified
Location United States, Virginia, Norfolk
Employment type 6-9 Month Contract
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 4/12/2008
Description
Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads more complex technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as user's manuals, technical reports, proposals, program plans, brochures, procedures and specifications to provide clients with information regarding technical areas in a less technical way. Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations to meet business needs. Interviews programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel. Reads previous documentation and design notes, and uses computer based training or company technical products to gather and research technical information for use in more complex documentation. Writes, organizes, enters and compiles more complex online help files to support end users. Creates, compiles, and delivers more complex system/software developmental documentation packages including, but not limited to narratives, logic diagrams, input and output samples, input preparation instructions, job setup information, etc., from technical project team inputs, system requirements analysis, system design specifications, technical system design, technical procedure development, configuration control requirements, test and training specifications, and programming notes. Assists in creating project plan, etc. for completing documentation.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.df-tc

Experience/Skills
- 1+ years experience- strong communication- personal computer and business solutions software skills- proofreading and editing skills- ability to convert technical knowledge into easily understood terms- ability to work independently and as part of a team

Other desired skills:
Technical Writer
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