NEOGOV · 4 days ago
Technical Writing Specialist/Senior Technical Writing/Editing Specialist (12377, Grade 18/22)
Largo, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is seeking a Senior Technical Writer/Editor to support the Planning Board. The role involves preparing official minutes and transcripts of meetings, coordinating agendas, and providing administrative assistance while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
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Responsibilities
Prepare official minutes, actions and, as necessary, verbatim transcripts of Prince George’s Planning Board regular meetings and executive sessions often under tight deadlines
Coordinate Planning Board meeting preparation of agendas and supporting materials for Planning Board Members
Provide assistance, as necessary, to members of the general public who wish to speak at a meeting by explaining Board procedures and regulations
Maintain Commission records related to calendars, agendas, minutes, and resolutions
Research files and archives, and organizes and writes summaries of information in response to requests from members of the County Council, the public, and staff
Provide administrative assistance to Planning Board members
Serve as liaison to the Planning Board Administrator and assumes certain responsibilities at meetings in the absence of the Planning Board Administrator
Involved in the development of policies and procedures including style and format of materials produced by Technical Writer/Editors, filing systems, and procedures for responding to inquiries and requests from staff and the general public
Review and evaluates work methods and technology that can improve efficiency and effectiveness of Technical Writers/Editors performance
May lead a group of Technical Writing Specialists. Plans, prioritizes and coordinates writing and editing work
Inform of items that may be useful from the review of Commission/management literature and relevant policies or issues
Train new staff on meeting policies and procedures
As necessary, prepares and updates general briefing information for new Commissioners
May serve as working leader with additional writing and administrative duties
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)
Four (4) years of experience in a position that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above and two (2) years of experience as a Technical Writing Specialist
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years
Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college-level courses in English; and four years of experience in a position that provided knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by college-level courses in English; and four years of experience in a position that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above and two years experience as a Technical Writer/Editor; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of: 1) English composition, style, and usage; 2) M-NCPPC policies and procedures, the Board's Rules of Procedure, County laws, and planning terminology, concepts, and issues; 3) office practices including extensive filing systems and methods for safeguarding official documents
Skill in: 1) use, operation, and application of Microsoft Office software, especially the Microsoft Office suite; 2) use of modern office equipment to produce documents in accordance with established styles and standards; 3) organizing files and documents for easy accessibility
Ability to: 1) express technical information clearly in language that can be understood by the general public; 2) listen to multi-party discussions of technical information and record essential information; 3) write accurate and comprehensive minutes summarizing discussion and noting resolutions, decisions, and action items; 4) take fast, accurate notes; 5) apply proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage to draft, edit, and proofread technical documents; 6) manage work efficiently to meet recurring and strict deadlines; and 7) research documents and prepare written summary of findings in response to requests for information
Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation)
457 (b) Plan (Optional) [Pre-tax and Roth]
Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Retiree Healthcare – Eligibility requires, at least 10 years of eligible service and continuous enrollment in M-NCPPC plans (or proof of continuous enrollment in comparable plans) during the 36 months immediately preceding your retirement date. Premium cost share based on years of service
Medical
Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) – (15%)
UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,300
Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $7,500
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birth, adoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
Annual: 15 days per year
Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
Sick: 15 days per year
Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Plan
Legal Services Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Work-Life Program
Company
NEOGOV
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