Technical Writer 2 - Grade 23

Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS

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Positions

This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 3 positions statewide.

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Salary Information for Technical Writer 2
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Technical Writer 2 23 $84,156 $106,454

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Job Duties

As a Technical Writer 2, you would:

Draft and edit various documents, including policy papers, technical procedures, other technical documentation, RFIs and RFPs, using word processing, spreadsheets, and other software.

Analyze the information and present it in a format that is easy to read and understand.

Summarize data.

Assist with the development and enhancement of standards and templates.

Edit position papers drafted by others.

Produce internal working papers in support of research initiatives.

Work with staff to ensure the appropriate content, tenor and style of communication most appropriate for the required information.

Develop, write, and maintain information for internal and external audiences such as online help, installation, and upgrade instructions.

Create project management metrics reports using appropriate measures such as key performance indicators.

Evaluate process performance data and help identify and quantify opportunities for improvement

Prepare various process reengineering documents including Target Environment Reports, As-Is System Analysis, Strategic Planning and Envisioning documents.

Facilitate meetings including the development of business process requirements.

Conduct related research as needed, such as testing documented procedures from beginning to end or working with information technology staff to confirm that following the documented procedures will allow successful completion of desired tasks.

Conduct interviews and write documents to accurately capture requirements.

Perform and implement technical and peer reviews of product documentation.

May design survey questions and publish surveys.

May distribute finalized documents to target audience.

May supervise professional and support staff.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

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Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.

For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.

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