HRUCKUS
Executive Summary
HRUCKUS is looking for experienced Technical Writers to provide temporary staff support services to the DC Department of Health. The role includes revising, writing, developing, and editing material for reports, manuals, proposals, and other technical and administrative publications.
Overview Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC seeks Technical Writers for the District of Columbia – Department of Health. Ideal candidates are DMV residents with 2–7+ years of experience writing, editing, and developing standardized material such as reports, manuals, proposals, and instruction books.
Position Responsibilities
Level I & II:
Revise or write standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, and related technical publications.
Receive technical direction from a supervisor or senior writer.
Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, style, and terminology.
Select illustrations and assist in laying out material for publication.
Level III:
Develop, write, and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, and proposals.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and reports to become familiar with product technologies.
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
May edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers.
Position Requirements
2 to 7+ years of experience as a technical writer, with experience developing documentation and editing the work of others.
Experience writing and revising technical and administrative publications like manuals, proposals, and reports.
Ability to organize material according to standards for clarity, style, and terminology.
Experience interviewing technical personnel to gather information for documentation (Level III).
Details
Job Title: Technical Writer (Levels I‑III)
Location: 2201 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, D.C. 20006
Job Duration: 1‑year contract with a high possibility for extension
Pay Range: $26.64 to $48.00 an hour
This pay range reflects the current Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for Technical Writers in Washington, DC for 2025. The minimum represents the entry‑level SCA wage. The maximum includes both the highest grade technical writer wage plus the federally required Health & Welfare (H&W) benefit, capped at $5.36/hour.
Employees enrolling in benefits receive the SCA wage plus the value of employer‑sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid leave), with the employer contribution capped at the current SCA H&W rate. If benefit costs exceed this cap, the employee may elect to pay the difference.
Employees who decline employer‑sponsored benefits may receive a higher hourly rate, up to the posted maximum, with H&W paid as additional taxable compensation.
All rates and benefit offerings comply with federal SCA law and District regulations.
Actual pay within this range depends on assignment level, experience, and benefit selection/enrollment. All administrative SCA roles also include eligibility for paid sick leave, paid holidays, and other required leave per law.
Contact: Stephen M Hrutka, Principal Consultant – www.hruckus.com
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Overview Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC seeks Technical Writers for the District of Columbia – Department of Health. Ideal candidates are DMV residents with 2–7+ years of experience writing, editing, and developing standardized material such as reports, manuals, proposals, and instruction books.
Position Responsibilities
Level I & II:
Revise or write standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, and related technical publications.
Receive technical direction from a supervisor or senior writer.
Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, style, and terminology.
Select illustrations and assist in laying out material for publication.
Level III:
Develop, write, and edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, and proposals.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and reports to become familiar with product technologies.
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
May edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers.
Position Requirements
2 to 7+ years of experience as a technical writer, with experience developing documentation and editing the work of others.
Experience writing and revising technical and administrative publications like manuals, proposals, and reports.
Ability to organize material according to standards for clarity, style, and terminology.
Experience interviewing technical personnel to gather information for documentation (Level III).
Details
Job Title: Technical Writer (Levels I‑III)
Location: 2201 Shannon Place, SE, Washington, D.C. 20006
Job Duration: 1‑year contract with a high possibility for extension
Pay Range: $26.64 to $48.00 an hour
This pay range reflects the current Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination for Technical Writers in Washington, DC for 2025. The minimum represents the entry‑level SCA wage. The maximum includes both the highest grade technical writer wage plus the federally required Health & Welfare (H&W) benefit, capped at $5.36/hour.
Employees enrolling in benefits receive the SCA wage plus the value of employer‑sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid leave), with the employer contribution capped at the current SCA H&W rate. If benefit costs exceed this cap, the employee may elect to pay the difference.
Employees who decline employer‑sponsored benefits may receive a higher hourly rate, up to the posted maximum, with H&W paid as additional taxable compensation.
All rates and benefit offerings comply with federal SCA law and District regulations.
Actual pay within this range depends on assignment level, experience, and benefit selection/enrollment. All administrative SCA roles also include eligibility for paid sick leave, paid holidays, and other required leave per law.
Contact: Stephen M Hrutka, Principal Consultant – www.hruckus.com
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