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Technical Writer-MTPD

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
May 30, 2019

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Editor, Journalist and Freelance Writer
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Department Marketing Statement

Metro is seeking a Technical Writer to be an integral part of the Metro Transit Police Department's Office of Strategic Planning. The ideal candidate should have current and demonstrable experience writing and producing high-quality technical and user-guidance documentation related to law enforcement. The incumbent has the ability and discipline to focus and concentrate in a busy and fast-pace office environment and is not easily distracted. The Technical Writer role will require a great deal of coordination with the manager, large writing tasks, and the ability to successfully multi-task planned and emergency tasks.

Education Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or related studies

Experience
  • Four (4) years of experience in the preparation and writing of complex technical documents that describe law-enforcement related processes, policies, procedures, regulation, and statutes. This position requires a specific background and skillset in law-enforcement, criminology, and/or policing field. The incumbent must have knowledge of audit, interviewing, investigative and research techniques, police practices, and the criminal justice system, as well as the ability to stay abreast of innovative technologies that can improve the quality of crime prevention and policing.

Preferred
  • Education
  • A Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or related studies

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Technical Writer, Metro Transit Police Department is responsible for professional technical writing and editing duties including researching, developing and updating a variety of law-enforcement related technical documents. The incumbent establishes and updates document standards for layout and the organization of documentation as well as maintains historical revision records. The incumbent identifies policy trends through research of technical journals, papers, and publications; benchmarks policy and procedures against those of other police agencies; develops new policy; and amends current policy and procedures relative to the department.

Essential Functions
  • Researches, develops, and updates technical documents, including general orders, standard operating procedures, policy and instruction procedures and manuals, training and testing materials, lesson plans, work instructions, and law-enforcement related technical/safety protocols and best practices. Ensures that sworn and civilian personnel have the necessary governing documents required to perform their duties.
  • Gathers and discerns information from many sources including law-enforcement agencies and publications and interacts frequently with subject matter experts.
  • Studies and analyzes law-enforcement related policies, procedures, regulations, and actions from Federal, State and Local jurisdictions, court decisions, regulatory and statutory changes, case studies, and other related ordinances. Assesses the impact of these on the department.
  • Reviews and edits materials written by others and ensures document uniformity and consistency across the Metro Transit Police Department.
  • Arranges for typing, duplication, and distribution of documents. Ensures that documents are complete, understandable and accurately represents appropriate visual presentation of data.
  • Identifies and implements records and document procedures and processes. Continuously ensures that documents are updated, streamlined, maintained and archived appropriately.
  • Prepares reports and memos in response to internal and external group findings and recommendations. Provides management with the evidence and data to aid in strategic planning decisions.
  • Maintains computer records, including historical data, for all documentation prepared. Ensures accurate version control, and audit trail.

Other Functions
  • Establishes standards for layout, content and organization of documentation.
  • Creates graphical images, flow charts, diagrams, and documents.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job Descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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