Virginia Career VIEW

Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Tasks Include:

  • Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  • Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
  • Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
  • Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +24.5%

National: +17.2%

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Average Earnings:

 

National

$66,240.00

State

$76,310.00

Regional


 


 

Technical Writers

Description


Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

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Education


Required Level of Education
  • Bachelor's Degree = 91.59%
  • Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 4.37%
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 1.64%
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master = 1.42%
  • Some College Courses = 0.79%
  • Master's Degree = 0.19%

Related Work Experience
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 62.79%
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 19.21%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 11.69%
  • Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 3.96%
  • Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 2.08%
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 0.27%

On-Site or In-Plant Training
  • None = 56.86%
  • Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 24.99%
  • Up to and including 1 month = 6.18%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.84%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 3.11%
  • Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.26%
  • Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.45%
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 0.33%

On-the-Job Training
  • Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 37.91%
  • Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 27.50%
  • None or short demonstration = 18.82%
  • Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 8.95%
  • Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 6.64%
  • Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.13%
  • Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.06%


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Technical Writers

Tasks


Core Tasks Include:

  • Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  • Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
  • Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
  • Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  • Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
  • Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
  • Assist in laying out material for publication.
  • Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
  • Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

  • Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.


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Tools and Technology


Tools Include:

  • Digital cameras (Compact digital cameras)
  • Scanners (Computer data input scanners)
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
  • Personal computers
  • High capacity removable media drives (Universal serial bus USB flash drives)

Technologies Include:

  • Charting software
  • Microsoft Office Visio
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD software
  • PTC Pro/ENGINEER software
  • SolidWorks CAD software
  • Computer based training software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate
  • Configuration management software
  • IBM Rational ClearCase
  • Data base reporting software
  • Business Objects Crystal Reports
  • Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Author-it
  • Microsoft Access
  • Oracle software
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Talisma Knowledgebase
  • Data mining software
  • IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker
  • Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
  • Corel Ventura
  • PTC Arbortext
  • Development environment software
  • Darwin information typing architecture DITA
  • IBM Rational ClearQuest
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Standardized general markup language SGML
  • Document management software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat software
  • Electronic mail software
  • IBM Lotus Notes
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Enterprise application integration software
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Graphical user interface development software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe RoboHelp
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
  • Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
  • Corel Paint Shop Pro
  • Internet browser software
  • Web browser software
  • Network conferencing software
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS
  • Object or component oriented development software
  • Sun Microsystems Java
  • Office suite software
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Presentation software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Project management software
  • JustSystems XMetaL
  • Microsoft Project
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Web page creation and editing software
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
  • Quadralay WebWorks ePublisher
  • Web platform development software
  • Cascading Style Sheets CSS
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft ASP.NET
  • PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
  • Sun Microsystems JavaServer Pages JSP
  • Word processing software
  • Microsoft Word


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Technical Writers

Special Requirements


A college degree generally is required for a position as a writer or editor. Good facility with computers and communications equipment is necessary in order to stay in touch with sources, editors, and other writers while working on assignments, whether from home, an office, or while traveling.

Education and training:
Some employers look for a broad liberal arts background, while others prefer to hire people with degrees in communications, journalism, or English. For those who specialize in a particular area, such as fashion, business, or law, additional background in the chosen field is expected. Increasingly, technical writing requires a degree in, or some knowledge about, a specialized field—for example, engineering, business, or one of the sciences. Knowledge of a second language is helpful for some positions. A background in web design, computer graphics, or other technology field is increasingly practical, because of the growing use of graphics and representational design in developing technical documentation. In many cases, people with good writing skills may transfer from jobs as technicians, scientists, or engineers into jobs as writers or editors. Others begin as research assistants or as trainees in a technical information department, develop technical communication skills, and then assume writing duties.
Other qualifications:
Writers and editors must be able to express ideas clearly and logically and should enjoy writing. Creativity, curiosity, a broad range of knowledge, self-motivation, and perseverance also are valuable. Writers and editors must demonstrate good judgment and a strong sense of ethics in deciding what material to publish. In addition, the ability to concentrate amid confusion and to work under pressure often is essential. Editors also need tact and the ability to guide and encourage others in their work.
Familiarity with electronic publishing, graphics, and video production increasingly is needed. Use of electronic and wireless communications equipment to send e-mail, transmit work, and review copy often is necessary. Online newspapers and magazines require knowledge of computer software used to combine online text with graphics, audio, video, and animation.
High school and college newspapers, literary magazines, community newspapers, and radio and television stations all provide valuable—but sometimes unpaid—practical writing experience. Many magazines, newspapers, and broadcast stations have internships for students. Interns write short pieces, conduct research and interviews, and learn about the publishing or broadcasting business.

For More Information, Contact:

Society For Technical Communication
901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703.522.4114
Fax: 703.522.2075
http://www.stc.org/



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Additional Resources


For information on careers in technical writing, contact:

Society for Technical Communication, Inc.
901 N. Stuart St.
Suite 904
Arlington, VA 22203
http://www.stc.org

For information on union wage rates for newspaper and magazine editors, contact:

The Newspaper Guild-CWA
Research and Information Department
501 Third St. NW.
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20001

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Technical Writers

Knowledge


% Subject Description
92.50 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
77.75 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
73.50 Communications and Media Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
54.25 Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


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Skills


% Subject Description
97.00 Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
78.00 Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
68.75 Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
68.75 Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
65.50 Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
59.50 Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56.25 Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25 Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
53.00 Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
53.00 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.


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Abilities


% Subject Description
84.50 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
84.50 Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
68.75 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
68.75 Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.75 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
62.50 Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
62.50 Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
59.50 Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
53.25 Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53.25 Originality The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00 Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00 Fluency of Ideas The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).


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Work Activities


% Subject Description
92.75 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
90.00 Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
85.50 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
82.75 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73.50 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
68.00 Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
68.00 Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
62.75 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
62.00 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
61.50 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
60.00 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
56.75 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
55.25 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
51.50 Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
50.75 Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
50.25 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
49.50 Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.


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Work Styles


% Subject Description
91.50 Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
91.00 Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
87.75 Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
78.00 Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
77.75 Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
77.25 Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
72.75 Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
71.00 Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
70.75 Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
69.50 Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
65.50 Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
64.50 Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
59.00 Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.


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Work Values


% Subject Description
61.17 Working Conditions Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
61.17 Independence Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
55.50 Achievement Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.


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Work Context


% Subject Description
98.40 Telephone How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
97.80 Electronic Mail How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
96.40 Face-to-Face Discussions How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
96.20 Spend Time Sitting How much does this job require sitting?
92.40 Freedom to Make Decisions How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
91.40 Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
87.00 Indoors, Environmentally Controlled How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
85.60 Coordinate or Lead Others How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
85.40 Contact With Others How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
85.00 Work With Work Group or Team How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
85.00 Structured versus Unstructured Work To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
84.40 Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
81.40 Importance of Repeating Same Tasks How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
79.40 Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
78.40 Time Pressure How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
77.00 Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
73.00 Letters and Memos How often does the job require written letters and memos?
68.60 Frequency of Decision Making How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
62.40 Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
58.60 Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
55.20 Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
55.00 Physical Proximity To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
54.80 Frequency of Conflict Situations How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
53.60 Deal With External Customers How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
51.80 Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
50.80 Level of Competition To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed


  • Overall Experience
    • A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training
    • Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Examples
    • Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
  • Education
    • Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.


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Earnings Benefits


Region Entry Level Average Experienced
United States $37,990.00 $67,280.00 $102,250.00
Virginia $43,290.00 $76,310.00 $113,830.00
 
Region Entry Level Average Experienced
Bay Consortium $56,058.30 $90,498.30 $118,355.55
Capital Region Workforce Partnership $34,253.40 $58,796.46 $86,816.99
Central VA/Region2000 $44,880.51 $57,788.41 $73,698.15
Crater Area No Data No Data No Data
Greater Peninsula $37,773.46 $55,025.91 $80,369.13
Hampton Roads $39,465.04 $73,697.14 $148,209.64
New River/Mt. Rogers $39,825.05 $62,280.01 $91,614.86
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington $48,706.84 $82,371.03 $117,379.96
Piedmont Workforce $43,283.25 $65,408.62 $106,797.47
Shenandoah Valley $34,435.94 $60,065.14 $96,697.70
South Central No Data No Data No Data
Southwestern Virginia No Data No Data No Data
West Piedmont No Data No Data No Data
Western Virginia $52,407.42 $74,243.76 $94,852.99


The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.


 

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Employment Projections


National 2010 2020 % Change
United States 49,500 58,000 + 17.2%
 
State 2008 2018 % Change
Virginia 2,635 3,280 + 24.5%
 
Region 2008 2018 % Change
Bay Consortium 59 73 + 23.7%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership 148 173 + 16.9%
Central VA/Region2000 29 35 + 20.7%
Crater Area 0 0 + 0.0%
Greater Peninsula 148 182 + 23.0%
Hampton Roads 289 349 + 20.8%
New River/Mt. Rogers 0 0 + 0.0%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington 1,635 2,080 + 27.2%
Piedmont Workforce 75 90 + 20.0%
Shenandoah Valley 116 127 + 9.5%
South Central 0 0 + 0.0%
Southwestern Virginia 0 0 + 0.0%
West Piedmont 0 0 + 0.0%
Western Virginia 29 35 + 20.7%


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Proficiency Ratings


These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency Rating
Getting Information 4.5
Interacting With Computers 4.5
Documenting/Recording Information 4.5
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.0
Thinking Creatively 3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 3.5
Processing Information 3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 3.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 3.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization 3.0
Performing Administrative Activities 3.0
Analyzing Data or Information 3.0
Developing and Building Teams 3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others 3.0
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 3.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material 3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information 2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment 2.5
Scheduling Work and Activities 2.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People 2.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies 2.5
Training and Teaching Others 2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 2.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others 2.0
Handling and Moving Objects 2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others 2.0
Selling or Influencing Others 2.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 2.0
Coaching and Developing Others 2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment 1.5
Performing General Physical Activities 1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes 1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 1.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources 1.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 1.0
Staffing Organizational Units 1.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment 1.0


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Titles

  • Assembly Instructions Writer
  • Contract Writer
  • Document Specialist
  • Documentation Designer
  • Documentation Specialist
  • Documentation Writer
  • Editor
  • Electronic Publications Specialist
  • Electronic Publisher
  • Engineering Documentation Specialist
  • Engineering Writer
  • Grant Writer
  • Handbook Writer
  • Health Science Writer
  • Health Technical Writer
  • Information Developer
  • Instructional Designer
  • Lexicographer
  • Manual Writer
  • Medical Technical Writer
  • Medical Writer
  • Process Description Writer
  • Proposal Writer
  • Report Writer
  • Scientific Writer
  • Specifications Writer
  • Technical and Scientific Publications Editor
  • Technical Communicator
  • Technical Editor
  • Technical Publications Writer
  • Technical Writer
  • Technical Writer and Editor


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