Technical Writer / Editor I

Job Posting Title :

Technical Writer / Editor I

Hiring Department :

Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location :

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details : Purpose

To provide skilled assistance in writing, maintaining, and preparing technical documents for high frequency active sonar systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

Write and maintain HTML & PDF user guides, maintenance manuals, and troubleshooting materials to support system operations and data analysis.

Compile and publish client-level documentation, such as support plans, employment guides, and system description documents.

Develop source material in support of Navy training needs.

Prepare reports of test event details and performance results.

Participate in the testing and verification of sonar components as needed - both in an office and in fielded locations.

Participate in peer editing and publishing processes.

May shoot still photos and video, edit still photos, edit and stitch together video clips, and may maintain multimedia equipment.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

At least one year of professional or technical writing / editing experience.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

U.S. Citizen. Chosen applicant 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.

At least two years of professional or technical writing / editing experience.

Demonstrated knowledge or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.

Experience writing hardware assembly, maintenance, and / or operation procedures.

Experience writing user guides and / or operating procedures.

Experience creating, maintaining, or adhering to an internal style guide.

Knowledge of photo and video editing techniques.

Knowledge of authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.

Some understanding or familiarity with Linux, wikis, HTML, CSS, and revision control tools.

Demonstrated knowledge or ability to express and present key principles.

Strong organizational skills and focus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.

Ability to work independently as well as with peers, clients, and management.

General Notes

An 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 :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$45,900 $57,342+ / negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Email all required materials to if unable to upload them in the "My Experience" section of your workday application. Please reference the Job Requisition number in the subject line of the e-mail and on any attachments or subsequent correspondence. This position can close after 7 days from date opened.

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. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.