Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer

Qwalifize LLC

Documentation Specialist/Technical Writer

Tallahassee, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Type:

    • Contract

    Full Time or Part Time:

    • Full-Time

    Pay Rate:

    • TBD

    Location:

    • Tallahassee, FL

    Language Requirements:

    • Write, read, and speak English fluently.

    Language Preferences:

    • N/A

    Job Overview:

    This is an intermediate professional level role. You will work on several moderately complex, to complex document management projects as a project team member. May coach more junior staff.

    In this role you will be responsible for creation and maintenance of IT documentation. Translates technical and/or complicated information into clear, concise documents appropriate for various target audiences. Works with Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Support to produce a wide variety of technical publications including instructional materials, technical manuals, product documentation and the like for use by both the IT and business community. Interviews subject matter experts and technical staff to collect information, prepare written text, and coordinate layout and material organization. Researches information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications to fill any gaps.

    Reviews, critiques, and edits documentation including design documents, programmer notes and system overviews. Requires knowledge of company product lines and document structure. Depending on the industry/work environment, such documents may include various media, including written and video. Responsibilities include maintenance of internal documentation library, providing and/or coordinating special documentation services as required, and oversight of special projects. Must have strong organizational and project management skills and excellent writing and editing skills. And other duties as assigned.

    Experience Requirements:

    • A minimum of 3 years of business or technical writing experience and working knowledge of multiple software and graphics packages.

    Experience Preferences:

    • TBD

    Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to lift light equipment or materials, generally up to 30-50 pounds.
    • Adequate vision to perform tasks effectively, including close and distance work.
    • Good hearing ability to effectively communicate and respond to auditory cues.

    Education Requirements

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Technical Writing, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

    Education Preferences:

    • TBD

    Training Schedule:

    • TBD

    Schedule:

    • TBD

    Dress Code:

    • Business Casual

    Benefits:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • PTO (Paid Time Off)

    Additional Information:

    Drug screening, background and reference checks are performed if required. Valid identification and reliable transportation required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States.