Motus Recruiting and Staffing
Senior Technical Writer (Hybrid in Vancouver, WA)
Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662
_*Senior Technical Writer*_
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Senior Technical Writer for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role you will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and department representatives to draft, edit, and maintain safety management system documentation, policies, procedures, and reports.
This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
*Pay Range*: $49.00 - $52.00*Location: *Hybrid in Vancouver, WA (Onsite 3 days per two-week period)
*Key Responsibilities for Senior Technical Writer:** A list of the major responsibilities that a hire will be taking on.* Collaborate with NFB and stakeholders to understand safety documentation requirements.* Produce documents that meet safety consensus standards and are appropriate for the intended audience, in consultation with SMEs and stakeholders.* Conduct technical interviews to gather knowledge for documentation.* Confer with and interview NFB personnel, stakeholders, safety committee members, and SMEs to draft and establish technical documents.* Support the maintenance of the Safety and Occupational Health Manual (SOHM) through scheduled chapter content reviews and edits with Program Owners.* Support the maintenance of the Accident Prevention Manual (APM) through scheduled content reviews and edits with stakeholders.* Support the maintenance of the Contractor Safety and Health Requirements for Prime and Subcontractors (CSHRPS) through scheduled content reviews and edits with stakeholders.* Elicit user and support requirements to understand complex business systems and interdependencies.* Draft requirements into a form that is legible and technically accurate.* Communicate technical information to business experts in both individual and group settings.* Propose improvements to operating procedures based on safety management system input and work activities.* Research and analyze workflow and processes for safety programs to enhance accessibility and effectiveness.* Document, edit, review, organize, present, and publish safety program information, including safety requirements, policy, procedures, reference manuals, and tools.* Organize material and complete assignments according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.* Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or staff as requested.* Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, etc.* Review procedures, standards, specifications, and references to integrate and delineate technology, requirements, and products.* Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.* Organize, refine, and document technical and functional concepts into a functional framework.* Write logical instructions, decompose high-level information into detail, and abstract up from low-level information.* Mark documents and maintain filing systems, files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.* Provide professional note-taking services for NFB for all assigned committees and scheduled meetings.
*Requirements/Qualification for Senior Technical Writer:** An associate or bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical writing, safety & occupational health or a closely- elated technical discipline is preferred.* 6 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor’s degree.* 8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.* 10 years of experience and formal training (college level communications, English, technical writing) or related coursework is required. Resume must include a detailed list of the specific classes being claimed as "qualifying".* Proficiency in the use of the full Microsoft Office Suite applications for the purposes of creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Visio diagrams, charts, workflows, diagrams, and various miscellaneous materials into a professional published form is required.
\*\*We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates\*\*
*About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:*_Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status_.
_JB/12697_
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $49.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday
Experience:* Technical writing: 6 years (Required)* Visio: 1 year (Preferred)* technical interviewing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In personRemote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Senior Technical Writer for their Vancouver, Washington location. In this role you will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), stakeholders, and department representatives to draft, edit, and maintain safety management system documentation, policies, procedures, and reports.
This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
*Pay Range*: $49.00 - $52.00*Location: *Hybrid in Vancouver, WA (Onsite 3 days per two-week period)
*Key Responsibilities for Senior Technical Writer:** A list of the major responsibilities that a hire will be taking on.* Collaborate with NFB and stakeholders to understand safety documentation requirements.* Produce documents that meet safety consensus standards and are appropriate for the intended audience, in consultation with SMEs and stakeholders.* Conduct technical interviews to gather knowledge for documentation.* Confer with and interview NFB personnel, stakeholders, safety committee members, and SMEs to draft and establish technical documents.* Support the maintenance of the Safety and Occupational Health Manual (SOHM) through scheduled chapter content reviews and edits with Program Owners.* Support the maintenance of the Accident Prevention Manual (APM) through scheduled content reviews and edits with stakeholders.* Support the maintenance of the Contractor Safety and Health Requirements for Prime and Subcontractors (CSHRPS) through scheduled content reviews and edits with stakeholders.* Elicit user and support requirements to understand complex business systems and interdependencies.* Draft requirements into a form that is legible and technically accurate.* Communicate technical information to business experts in both individual and group settings.* Propose improvements to operating procedures based on safety management system input and work activities.* Research and analyze workflow and processes for safety programs to enhance accessibility and effectiveness.* Document, edit, review, organize, present, and publish safety program information, including safety requirements, policy, procedures, reference manuals, and tools.* Organize material and complete assignments according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.* Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or staff as requested.* Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, etc.* Review procedures, standards, specifications, and references to integrate and delineate technology, requirements, and products.* Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.* Organize, refine, and document technical and functional concepts into a functional framework.* Write logical instructions, decompose high-level information into detail, and abstract up from low-level information.* Mark documents and maintain filing systems, files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.* Provide professional note-taking services for NFB for all assigned committees and scheduled meetings.
*Requirements/Qualification for Senior Technical Writer:** An associate or bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical writing, safety & occupational health or a closely- elated technical discipline is preferred.* 6 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor’s degree.* 8 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.* 10 years of experience and formal training (college level communications, English, technical writing) or related coursework is required. Resume must include a detailed list of the specific classes being claimed as "qualifying".* Proficiency in the use of the full Microsoft Office Suite applications for the purposes of creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Visio diagrams, charts, workflows, diagrams, and various miscellaneous materials into a professional published form is required.
\*\*We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates\*\*
*About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:*_Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire._
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status_.
_JB/12697_
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $49.00 - $52.00 per hour
Benefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday
Experience:* Technical writing: 6 years (Required)* Visio: 1 year (Preferred)* technical interviewing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In personRemote working/work at home options are available for this role.