Staff Technical Writer

Develops, writes and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals,

instruction books, catalogs and related technical and administrative publications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may

be assigned.

• Observes production, developmental and experimental activities to determine operating

procedure and detail.

• Interviews production, maintenance and engineering personnel and read journals, reports

and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

• Reviews manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation,

maintenance and service of equipment.

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups and product

samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure and production

sequence and detail.

• Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to designated standards

regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.

• Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format,

content, and methods of reproduction and binding. Maintains records and files of work

and revisions.

• Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts to illustrate material and

assists in laying out material for publication.

• Adheres to GP Information Technology (IT) security programs and policies and, with

initiative, anticipates, identifies, and supports the response and resolution of IT security

alerts and events.

• Anticipates, alerts others and responds to any GP IT emergency incidents involving the

current position assignment and assigned on the ITS Emergency and GP-wide

Emergency Response Teams.

• Periodically discusses professional development and/or technical skills training needs

with supervisor. Identifies potential learning activities and attends as time and funds

allow