COLUMBUS, OH, USA
1 day ago
Technical Writer
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:   Assists with design and development of overall architecture, navigability, usability, and functionality for online help created in Adobe RoboHelp for OAKS FIN processes and procedures.
Complete Description:  Interviews are IN PERSON ONLY.
Due to the workload of the project, any planned absences must be discussed prior to project hire and may affect the hire decision .
OBM is seeking a consultant to assist with the design and development of overall architecture, navigability, usability, and functionality for online help created in Adobe RoboHelp for OAKS FIN processes and procedures.   The selected consultant may possibly working at two locations:   The Rhodes Tower and Ohio Shared Services  
Scope:   Creates and integrates graphics, text, and interactive multi-media in online help. Identifies subject matter experts, customers, key managers and observes and/or interviews them to develop information for use in online help. 
Designs, develops, tests, implements and maintains electronic performance support systems, (e.g., wizards; online help systems; online documentation; simulations; etc.) using advanced software tools and/or application systems (e.g., Adobe Captivate and Adobe RoboHelp, etc.). Knowledge of technical writing; performance analysis; instructional design principles; written communication for training and online reading; agency standards, policies and procedures*; effective communication techniques; adult learning principles. Ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; work alone on most tasks; work on a team on some tasks with people of varying skill and educational levels; interact with variety of employees at different educational levels; handle routine and sensitive contact with departmental employees, supervisors and managers; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables.

Technical Skills Required:• Adobe RoboHelp 10 or 11
Preferred Technical Skills:• Adobe Captivate 7 or 8• TechSmith SnagIt







The Technical Writer develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for Application Teams. Technical Writer understands the user’s view of applications and /or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence. The experienced Technical Writer provides expertise on technical concepts of applications and /or user groups and structuring procedures in a logical sequence, due to a broad understanding of the applications within their Tower.
TW3Years of Relevant Experience:5 to 6 yearsPreferred Education:4 year college degree or equivalent technical studyRole Description:All roles specified in TW2 plus the following:•Review and approve procedures for use of on-line documentation tools as appropriate.•Identify business and technical documentation needs not currently addressed.•Manage Technical Writer. •Own documentation libraries and subscription lists.•Promote the need for developing and using standard documentation for all processes within the organization.•Perform detailed reviews of interim and final tasks as appropriate.•Oversee processing of service requests.•Manage, deploy, and schedule Technical Writer activities.•Develop and manage short and long-term documentation plans and schedules.•Understand work requests/needs within Application Teams•Manage the accomplishment of delivery metrics in support of contractual obligations in the areas of service delivery, on time performance.•Work with Team Leads and Group Leads to set documentation goals.


SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceAll roles and responsibilities outlined in TW2 plus the followingRequired6YearsExperience with Adobe RoboHelp version 10 and 11Required6YearsExperience with designing , developing, testing and implementing electronic performance support systemsRequired6YearsExperience with using advanced software tools i.e. Adobe Captivate , Adobe RobohelpRequired6YearsExperience creating and integrating graphics, text, and interactive multi media in online helpRequired6YearsExperience working with Key managers, stakeholders, SME's develop information for use in online helpRequired6YearsExperience with instructional design principles, technical writing for training and online readingRequired6YearsExperience with adult learning principlesRequired6YearsExcellent interpersonal skills, detail oriented, analysis skillsRequired6YearsExperience with Adobe Captivate 7 and/or 8Highly desired4YearsExperience with TechSmith SnagItHighly desired4Years
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