Location: Austin, TX

Description of Services: The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of one Technical Writer, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of ITSAC Title/Level Technical Writer, Level 2, ITSAC Technology Type Core and the specifications outlined in this document for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Information Technology Support Division (ITS).

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the OAG. OAG may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. OAG will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform advanced (senior-level) technical writing work.
2. Compose, organize, and edit compiled information.
3. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
4. Oversee or compose, review, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports.
5. Develop, prepare, and disseminate policies and procedures for written documents.
6. Confer with agency staff in the development of formats, graphics, and the layout of publications.
7. Plan and schedule documentation delivery.
8. Assist with preparing and refining material for speeches and public presentations.
9. Assist with development and conducting training courses.
10. May assign and/or supervise the work of others.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• 4 years experience in technical writing, journalism, or communications work
• 4 years experience with techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and writing various types of materials
• 4 years experience conducting research to compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports
• 4 years experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Strong skills in the use of office equipment
• Strong communication skills

Preferences:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, English, education, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
2. Knowledge of research methodology; and of departmental policies, procedures, and regulations

Term of Service: Services are expected to start as soon as possible and go through August 31, 2009. Total estimated Worker hours shall not exceed 1040 hours. This service may be renewed and/or extended further providing both parties agree in writing to do so.

Contact Information:

Candice Higginbotham
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NHRG, Inc.
2009 RR 620 North, Ste. 113
Austin, TX 78734
512-328-4448
512-328-1696 (fax)
www.nhrg.com

Contact Candice for all forms and time-sensitive information. Reference Form B and Grid Sheet/Form C are necessary to put you into contention for the position. Candice will need this document back from any interested candidates by November 4 by no later than 10 A.M., along with the following:

• Required hourly RATE (All benefits will need to be built into the hourly rate.)
• Resume to be submitted to client