Technical Writer/Editor I Job at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin

Overview

Technical Writer/Editor I role at The University of Texas at Austin

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS • Weekly scheduled hours: 40 • FLSA: Non-Exempt • Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Hiring Department

Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To

All Applicants

Position Details

Job Details: Purpose — To provide skilled assistance in writing, maintaining, and preparing technical documents for high frequency active sonar systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain HTML & PDF user guides, maintenance manuals, and troubleshooting materials to support system operations and data analysis.
• Compile and publish client-level documentation, such as support plans, employment guides, and system description documents.
• Develop source material in support of Navy training needs.
• Prepare reports of test event details and performance results.
• Participate in the testing and verification of sonar components as needed – both in an office and in fielded locations.
• Participate in peer editing and publishing processes.
• May shoot still photos and video, edit still photos, edit and stitch together video clips, and may maintain multimedia equipment.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least one year of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

U.S. Citizen. Chosen applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, or similar field.
• At least two years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.
• Experience writing hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operation procedures.
• Experience writing user guides and/or operating procedures.
• Experience creating, maintaining, or adhering to an internal style guide.
• Knowledge of photo and video editing techniques.
• Knowledge of authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
• Some understanding or familiarity with Linux, wikis, HTML, CSS, and revision control tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key principles.
• Strong organizational skills and focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as with peers, clients, and management.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $45,900--$57,342+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage; retirement contributions; paid vacation and sick time; paid holidays.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
• Letter of interest

How to apply: Email all required materials to lyssa.heine@arlut.utexas.edu if unable to upload them. Reference the Job Requisition number in the subject line and attachments. This position can close after 7 days from date opened.

Employment & Compliance

• Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.
• Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s).
• E-Verify: The university uses E-Verify for new hires.