Idaho State Job Bank is hiring: Technical Writer (Remote) in Boise

Technical Writer (Remote) at GovCIO in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for a Technical Writer that will work across multiple teams and technologies under the VRE PSES program. This position will be fully remote and full time within the United States. Responsibilities Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials. + Translates complex data into user-friendly text for print and electronic publications, such as technical journals, user and training manuals, government proposals, websites and podcasts. + Gathers information through research, statistical reports and interviews with technical staff. + Develops cataloging systems, and maintains records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications. + Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums. May be called upon to assist in technical or business presentations in such meetings as business or customer needs require. + Selects or recommends use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publications objectives. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience + Bachelor's with 0 - 2 years (or commensurate experience) + Experience using Microsoft Suit including Visio + Excellent independent research skills + Self-motivated and willing and able to work with little direction + Experience working with Scrum/Agile + Must be skilled in both writing technical language as well as taking that technical language and translating it to be easily understood by non-technical end users Preferred Skills and Experience + Experience working in an IT environment with a development team with a technical understanding of software development + Prefer strong skills with graphics, diagram creation etc. for the use of user guides and architecture diagrams + Knowledge of software integrations or experience writing for a To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account