DO58-38

REYNOLDS ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING CU., INC.

Position Title: Technical Writer

dob Code: 002375

Date Prepared: April 1, 1982

Summary Statement: The incumbent researches, develops, writes, edits and
issues scientific, technical and/or engineering reports, manuals, briefs,
Proposals, catalogs, instruction books and related publications; researches
and prepares public relations documents, briefing materials, speeches and
replies to legal inquiries.

Dimensions: The incumbent has an indeterminate impact upon the section's
operating budget. The incumbent does not have direct supervisory respon-
sibility. The Technical Writer reports to the Senior Technical Writer.

Nature and Scope: The incumbent develops, writes and edits material for
reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs and related
technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and
procedures; collects raw data from sources such as scientists and engineers
involved in a nuclear experiment; reviews the data and coordinates its
processing by automated data processing; assembles the automated data proc-
essing material into final format; prepares transmittal letters and then
distributes the final report to the appropriate department manager for review;
observes various production procedures and experimental activities in order to
determine the operating procedure detail; interviews engineering personnel and
reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product
technologies and production methods; reviews manufacturer's dialogues,
drawings and other data, relative to operation, maintenance and service of
equipment; studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, part lists, specifications,
mock-ups and product samples in order to write operating procedures and
production sequence in detail; organizes materials and completes writing
assignments according to set standards regarding order of clarity,
conciseness, syntax, style and terminology; selects photographs, drawings,
sketches, diagrams and charts to illustrate material; may assist in producing
the final product including laying out material for publication, and arranging
the type of duplication and distribution of material; may be required to write
speeches, articles, for public relations releases, and may edit or make
changes to material prepared by other writers; may take photographs which will
illustrate publications for oral presentations; adheres to safety and security
rules and regulations; promotes the Company's EEU and affimation action
Progams; and peforms related work as required.

Principal Contacts: The incumbent has frequent contact with scientific,
engineering or management personnel inside or outside the Company for the
purpose of collecting, organizing, developing and presenting technical report
information.

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TECHNICAL WRITER

Working Conditions: The incumbent normally works in general office condi-
tions. Occasionally the incumbent is required to travel to various areas of
the Nevada Test Site and outside the local area when assigned.

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Date Prepared: April 1, 1982

Desirable Work Experience:

TECHNICAL WRITER

Two years

of

experience

writing in an engineering or scientific-related field.

Desirable Training: A bachelor's

engineering.

Other Special Qualifications:

None

246.0

degree

in the sciences,

in

technical

report

journalism or