Job ID :
9097
Company :
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Location :
CLIFTON FORGE, VA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
1 Year
Salary :
Open
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
01 Jul 2016
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Complete Description:  ***candidates local to the Clifton Forge, VA area are strongly preferred. Clifton Forge is in far western VA, almost WVA
***ALL candidates MUST be able to attend a personal interview in Clifton Forge, VA, NO phone interviews, NO Skype, NO exceptions
***ALL work is to be performed onsite in Clifton Forge, VA

This position will work with the developers and system engineers to update/confirm system design documentation to reflect the as-built condition of the current systems including documenting project code as well as providing documentation 


PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Experience composing technical documents including User's Manuals, design documents, flow charts, training materials, installation guides, proposals and reports.
• Experience conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.
• Experience editing functional descriptions, system specifications, and user's manuals.
• Experience organizing material and completing writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Working with developer and system engineering staff (up to 6 staff) to obtain the understanding and information needed to complete the documentation.
Required Skills:
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Technical Writer. 
• BS Degree  (CS, IS, Eng, Business, technical discipline) or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience documenting transactional software, user interfaces and databases.
Technology:
• Ideally will have some familiarity with web development, HTML; JavaScript; ASP.NET; Java; VB.NET, SQL databases, networks and server configuration.


Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
3 Years Experience as a technical writer
Required
3
Years
• BS Degree (CS, IS, Eng, Business, technical discipline) or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Required
 
 
• Experience documenting transactional software, user interfaces and databases.
Required