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Technical Writers

District Of Columbia

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Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

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Currently Employed: 1,169

Yearly Projected Openings: 40

Typical Hourly Wage: $19.63 - $40.68

Typical Annual Salary: $40,800 - $84,600

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Short-term on-the-job training

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Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Develop or maintain online help documentation.
Assist in laying out material for publication.
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.

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