Technical Writer (Statewide)

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position works within the FDCM/Subrecipient Monitoring department and can be performed from any city in Texas.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
A Technical Writer I is someone who gathers and verifies information and evidence through interviews, reviewing, and analyzing records and logs. Uses proper methods to search for, collect, and maintain various types of data to support and generate conclusions. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 
The Technical Writer I performs complex (journey-level) technical writing work. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Compose, review, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports.  
- Research, develop, and disseminate information on techniques for organizing and presenting information.  
- Review edited materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. 
- Consult with staff in the development of formats, graphics, and the layout of publications. 
- Arrange for the duplication and distribution of documents, publications, and reports.  
- Consult with staff in the development of materials.  
- Prepare responses to correspondence, reports, surveys, questionnaires, and other requests for information.  
- Review, analyze, and summarize documents.  
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.  
- May assist in preparing and refining material for speeches and other public presentations, and in developing graphics and layouts.  
- May assist in planning and scheduling documentation delivery.  
- May coordinate the composition, review, and editing of technical documents, materials, and reports. 
- May provide guidance to others.  
- Perform related work as assigned. 

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Six months of full-time experience in technical writing, journalism, or communications work.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Working knowledge of editing documents using AP style or similar business style guides.
- Knowledge of composing, organizing, and editing the work of others.
- Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $4,832.00/month 
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits 

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.