Technical Writing Assistant Job at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin

**Job Posting Title:**Technical Writing Assistant**----****Hiring Department:**Applied Research Laboratories**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## PurposeTo provide assistance in preparing technical documents for high frequency active sonar systems deployed for the U.S. Navy in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).## Responsibilities* Supports project leads by performing the duties of a support writer on multiple projects. This includes assisting with the writing and maintenance of technical user guides, O&M manuals, and other documents in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats as well as maintaining assigned Gitlab issues.* Participates in testing and verification of sonar components, as needed, in office and field environments to develop and validate technical documentation.* Participates in peer editing and publishing processes.* Participates as a member of the documentation team internal IT working group and supports the management of IT resources, processes, and internal documentation.* Provides photography and videography support to the documentation team, including capturing and editing multimedia content as needed.* Other related functions as assigned.

## Required Qualifications* HS/GED* Three years of clerical experience including some in technical writing.* Accuracy in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proofreading.* Knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office, MadCap Flare, or GitLab* Strong organizational skills and focus.* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.* Willingness to learn software applications and tools as necessary.·* Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.·* Ability to work independently as well as with peers and management.* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

US Citizen. Applicant selected 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 Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, or similar field.* Some work experience, internship experience, and/or coursework in technical writing or communications.* Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.* Experience in writing or editing sonar system documentation.* Experience with GitLab or other source control tools.* Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key technical principles.* Knowledge of content management systems such as MadCap Flare, WordPress, or other similar authoring tools.

## General NotesAn agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark \"yes\" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.

Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

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100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

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Retirement contributions

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Paid vacation and sick time

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Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website

to learn more about the total benefits offered.

## Salary Range$35,000-$45,0000+
egotiable based on qualifications.

## Working Conditions* Standard office conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity* Possible weekend, evening and holiday work* Possible interstate/intrastate travel

## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest

**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

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