Technical Writer with the FBI DNA Lab- Quantico, VA (32 hrs/week)

A Technical Writer with the DNAAUI executes the following duties:

• Develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. Receives assignments from supervisor


• Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail


• Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods


• Reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment


• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail


• Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology


• Reviews published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding


• Types or scans articles


• Prepares documents to be posted on the Intranet


• Distributes publications to appropriate law enforcement offices in the field


• Carries print jobs to printing and budget offices

• Maintain records and files of work and revisions


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


• Assist in laying out material for publication


• Arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material


• Write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases


• Edit, standardize, or make changes to maA Technical Writer must meet the following qualifications:
  
  • Minimum educational requirements of a four year undergraduate degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field
  
  
  • Background or experience in the scientific field is highly preferred
  
  
  • Knowledge of desktop publishing or graphic programs is preferred
  
  
  Candidates will be required to work with potentially infectious blood samples (HIV, Hepatitis, etc.). Contractors will be required to complete a Bloodborne Pathogens Training Program before officially starting duties. It is strongly recommended that candidates undergo the Hepatitis B Vaccine Series. Additional work site requirements may be required.
  
  This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Candidates must posess or be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  
  FSA offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a full list of available benefits, visit us on the web.
  
  We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.
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