Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a Technical Writer for a 12-month contract assignment supporting the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant near Richland, WA. This role offers a W2 hourly base rate with time and a half for overtime. Our client is targeting $48.50/hour for this role. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Job Summary: Plans, writes, edits, proofreads, and coordinates the production of moderate to complex technical documents and presentations with accuracy, consistency, professional quality, and conformance to appropriate style guide. Complexity is determined by technical terminology, length, scope, production methods, and client direction.

Major Responsibilities: Plans, writes, edits, proofreads, and coordinates the production of simple to moderately complex technical documents, procedures and other print and electronic media. Plans format of documents, organizes content, writes/edits text, and provides instructions for final reproduction. May collaborate with authors, subject matter experts, and professional staff while preparing a full range of technical documents. Reviews document requirements with customers and provides guidance for successful and timely product completion. May recommend and coordinate document formatting, form development, graphic design, reprographics, and document processing support. Edits draft documents to industry and government standards while conforming to appropriate style guide and other document-related procedures. Ensures that material is structured and formatted logically and resolves inconsistencies. Works with authors to resolve editorial and/or content issues. Monitors job progress and alerts responsible supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy. Maintains electronic file management and configuration control. May make recommendations for work process improvements, procedures, and practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States. Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Professional customer service skills. Capable of functioning professionally and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. Flexible to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities. Able to work overtime on short notice, as needed. Proficient with standard document formatting/editing/production software, including electronic comment incorporation, importing graphic files, formatting tables, and applying templates. Able to write, review, format, and edit simple to complex documents while conforming to appropriate style guide and other document related guides and procedures. Able to identify and apply appropriate level of edit based on considerations such as customer expectation, audience, visibility, turn-around time, and project/corporate standards. Able to act as a lead writer/editor for a full range of technical documentation, large, multifunctional, high-profile document assignments, and other publication products while interfacing with authors, subject matter experts, publications staff, and document control staff. Knowledge of grammatical rules, spelling, composition, style, and relevant technical discipline vocabulary. Familiar with electronic content management system (ECMS). Familiar with research methods (such as reference verification, etc.) to assist with document production. Understanding of trademark, copyright, and corporate identity standards and guidelines.

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.