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STC-Austin Jobs Listings Job Type: Contract

Location: Austin, TX

Description:

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

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the OAG. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at the OAG facility, located at 300 W. 15th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701.

Contact Information:

  1. Email a detailed Word-formatted resume that illustrates the skills listed in this posting to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  2. Provide a brief cover letter.
  3. List your rate expectation and availability.
  4. Reference Solicitation Job #302091002932 in the subject line of the email.
  5. Provide authorization to represent you for this position.
  6. Does your background meet or exceed the minimum requirements listed in this job description? y/n (Please illustrate each requested skill within your resume.)
  7. Please provide three references. (References are not contacted unless an offer is pending.)

****Please use caution when speaking to multiple agencies regarding state positions. Multiple resume submissions will result in disqualification of the candidate for the position. If your resume meets the minimum qualifications, you can expect an immediate response!!

 
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