Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · 1 day ago
Comptroller - Technical Writer (I-III)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a Technical Writer to create, update, and maintain technical and informational materials. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts and managing multiple projects to ensure high-quality outcomes within established deadlines.
AccountingGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create, update, and maintain Fiscal Management technical and informational materials within established deadlines and use writing, content organization and editing skills to: o Oversee, compose, and revise technical manuals and guides and apply plain language principles for publication on the web. o Prepare and disseminate weekly and quarterly email newsletters coded in HTML. o Develop, prepare, and disseminate policies and procedures, brochures, training materials and other informational materials. o Collaborate with subject matter experts, the web team, division and agency management and staff at other state agencies to gather and update information. o Review edited materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format and content. o Consult with the web team and subject matter experts in the development of format, graphics and layout for online publications. o Ensure the completeness and accuracy of division communications
Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects as assigned using project plans, deliverables, documentation, milestones and other tools or resources to achieve positive, high-quality outcomes within established deadlines. Perform requirements analysis, task scheduling, project management and implementation
Perform research, analysis, and evaluation to recommend new or changes to existing processes or to support the development of new documentation procedures, standards, tools and techniques
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
Technical Writer I: One year of experience with technical writing, journalism, or communications
Technical Writer I: Experience using Microsoft Office products
Technical Writer I: Knowledge of the techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and writing various types of materials; research methodology; and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations
Technical Writer I: Skill in writing technical and business documents
Technical Writer I: Ability to conduct research; to compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports; and to communicate effectively
Technical Writer II: Three years of experience with technical writing, journalism, or communications
Technical Writer II: Experience writing in plain language format
Technical Writer II: Experiencing using Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat
Technical Writer II: Knowledge of the techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and writing various types of materials; research methodology; and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations
Technical Writer II: Skill in writing technical and business documents
Technical Writer II: Ability to conduct research; to compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports; and to communicate effectively
Technical Writer III: Five years of experience with technical writing, journalism, or communications
Technical Writer III: Experience writing in plain language format
Technical Writer III: Experiencing using Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat
Technical Writer III: Knowledge of the techniques and methods of planning, organizing, and writing various types of materials; research methodology; and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations
Technical Writer III: Ability to conduct research; to compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports; and to communicate effectively
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Business Administration, or Education
Experience writing in plain language format
Experience with Texas state government publications or communications
Experience with HTML to develop electronic newsletters
Experience using Acrobat Adobe
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work schedule
Company
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 8th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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