IT TECHNICAL WRITER I
Position DetailsReq IDreq1913Job Title IT TECHNICAL WRITER IDivision CorporateShiftFirst ShiftJob SummaryJob Summary
Applies basic knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standard in the area of developing, writing, organizing, and maintaining documentation that supports an organization's technology environment to include creating end-user guides, IT policies, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting instructions, and knowledge-base content. Collaborates with IT subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information, document processes to ensure accuracy in workflows and system environments.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Supports development of solutions to problems of limited scope and complexity requiring judgment and ingenuity, working within established standard and procedures relative to developing, writing, organizing and maintaining documentation for the Information Technology (IT) organization. Work is closely monitored and results reviewed for accuracy and adequacy.
Responsible to support end-user Guides and Trainings, IT Policies, Procedures, and Work Step Instructions, IT PMS (Content and Library Management).
Write and publish user-facing documents such as:
How-to guides, set-up instructions, quick reference guides
FAQs and simple troubleshooting steps
Work instructions and standard work processes
Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to capture:
Step-by-step process, screenshots, common mistakes, and tips
Create content that is simple and consistent:
Plain language, clear steps, and helpful visuals
Via company templates and branding
Publish and communicate updates in approved knowledge, training (LMS) system.
Create and/or update IT policy documents, as assigned.
Convert policy into usable procedures and work instructions.
Manage approvals, version control, and review dates with IT leadership; organize, tag, and maintain the documentation library.
Ensure content remains current, up to date through periodic reviews and retiring outdated content.
Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirements
Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree. IT, general business or other related discipline
If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.
Experience Requirements
0 - 3 or more year(s) Technical writing and/or training and documentation specializing, analyzing
Skills and Competencies
Communicate effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
Make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and make formal presentations to small or large groups.
Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong writing and editing skills; attention to detail, ensuring content is up to date, i.e. IT policies and procedures
Strong organizational skills, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks.
Able to learn new tools quickly and explain them clearly, simply and concisely.
Ability to create user-friendly, step-by-step work instructions and documentation with screenshots, training guides and other written documentation.
Ability to maintain knowledge bases, documentation libraries and version control.
Skills and Work RequirementsPhysical RequirementsPhysical Requirements
Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
Demand - Frequency
Demand - Frequency
Walk - Frequent
Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional
Talk and hear - Frequent
Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant
Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
Stand - Occasional
Climb Stairs - Occasional
Weight - Frequency
25 pounds - Occasional
Work EnvironmentWork Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Supervision Supervision
EEO Statement The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.