POSITION TITLE: Technical Writer
LOCATION: AFPSL, 813 Irving-Wick Dr. West, Heath, Ohio 43056
SUPERVISOR: Technical Order Department Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
HOURS: Full-Time Monday thru Friday (40 Hrs) some OT may be required
SALARY: $22. 74 to $27. 82 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Technical Writer is responsible for the development and revision of calibration procedures/technical orders for AFPSL and U. S. Air Force calibration technicians.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
1. HS Diploma or related equivalent experience
2. Completion of the DOD Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) School.
3. Minimum of five years of work experience in a U. S. Air Force PMEL
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Experience with U. S. Air Force Calibration Procedure Technical Orders
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills
3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i. e. Excel, Word) required.
4. Understanding of the U. S. Air Force Equipment Management System and Federal Supply System.
5. Excellent working knowledge of metrology and calibration principles, practices and issues in the RF/Microwave (K3/K4) section. Particularly in the areas of Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Electronic Counters and Network Analyzers.
6. Understanding of metrology mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate test accuracy ratios/test uncertainty ratios, root sum squared calculations and simple uncertainty analysis.
7. Excellent documentation and customer service skills
8. Excellent attention to detail
9. Demonstrates ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
10. Travel may be required
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Essential/Typical Duties:
1. Use Air Force PMEL knowledge to develop, write, and edit material for Air Force 33K Series Technical Orders.
2. Read commercial data and other materials to become familiar with specific product technologies and calibration methods
3. Organize material and complete writing assignment in accordance with set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
4. Coordinate Technical Order development and changes with Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL).
Non-Essential Duties:
Perform other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Often requires:
Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Pushing,
Pulling, Talking and Hearing.
Lifting/Moving Requirements: Up to 20 pounds
Environmental Conditions: Office Conditions
All qualified candidates should submit their resumes (and any relevant documents) to:
Greg Stern – REF: Tech Writer
Email: HR@bionetics. com
Fax: (757) 952-3700
Mailing Address: The Bionetics Corporation
Attn: Greg Stern
101Production Drive, Suite 100
Yorktown, VA 23693
REF: TECH WRITER
EOE M/F/D/V Employability in the U. S. and pre-employment drug screen required.
**If using Bionetics' Career website, simply submit your resume through the provided link. Applications are not required for job consideration. **
Yeah I didn't have grammar in school. I'm not that old. I'm not an editor either. I will say this ... it is easier to spot somebody else's mistake than your own. (apparently that apostrophe isn't right)
Quote from: Broken_Wings link=topic=1811. msg15609#msg15609 date=1288295173
Yeah I didn't have grammar in school. I'm not that old. I'm not an editor either.
Perhaps you should learn grammer before becoming a tech writer. :evil:
Great post Broken_Wings!!!
"Perhaps you should learn grammer before becoming a tech writer. "
You're right I meant "Perhaps you should learn grammer "to be a gamer" before becoming a tech writer. "