ATC · 4 hours ago
Technical Writer
Lansing, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expATC is seeking a Technical Writer 3 to support agency initiatives focused on document and web content compliance with ADA WCAG 2.1AA standards for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The role involves developing documentation, training staff on best practices, and ensuring timely compliance with accessibility standards.
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Responsibilities
Develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for Application Teams
Provides expertise on technical concepts of applications and/or user groups and structuring procedures in a logical sequence
Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses
May be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document
Develop, enhance, and maintain user documentation for multiple applications including documentation required for the operations provider
Develop on-line source documentation as appropriate
Maintain documentation libraries and subscription lists
Identify, create, revise, and maintain documentation and templates
Ensure appropriate control access/use of documentation materials
Maintain application and user documentation
Ensure messages and terminology is consistent across all written materials
Research and complete documentation service requests
Communicate accurate and useful status updates
Manage and report time spent on all work activities
Follow quality standards
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong communication skills; both written and spoken
Composes technical documents, manuals, bulletins, brochures, publications, training manuals, and special reports
Organizes and coordinates the composition of material and drafting of forms suitable for reproduction
Reviews and edits prepared material and illustrations
Develops and refines material for publication in journals and periodicals
Prepares informational material for release to the mass media
Works with agency staff in the development of formats, graphics, and the layout of publications
Assists agency staff in preparing and refining material for speeches and other public presentations
May research product design, capabilities, and compatibility ranges
May oversee the writing, editing, publishing, and distribution of specification documents
May review various resources and prepare analyses or summaries
May train others
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 years of general technical writer experience
Minimum 1 year mentoring and working with teams to implement standards for documentation, including the development and delivery of related training materials
Minimum 2 years reviewing existing documentation against standards. Documenting and prioritizing identified gaps
Minimum 1 year of working with work products and projects with purposeful ADA WCAG2.1AA focus
Minimum 1 year of experience working with ADA tools associated with technical writing (e.g. Microsoft accessibility checker, Adobe accessibility checker, etc.)
Experience producing technical content for published documentation and web content in support of business operations, reports, and communications in compliance with the WCAG2.1AA ADA guidelines
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong communication skills; both written and spoken
Company
ATC
Founded in the wake of the 2008 Great Recession, ATC has evolved into a dynamic tech company, known for its ability to adapt quickly to the ever-changing business landscape.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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