Description
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Interests
- Conventional
- Artistic
- Investigative
Work Values
- Independence
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Independence
Tasks
- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
- Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Technology Skills
- Web platform development software
- Web page creation and editing software
- Desktop publishing software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Abilities
- Written Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
Skills
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
Knowledge
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- Communications and Media
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Microsoft Excel 2013 Expert Part TwoCertifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Adobe RoboHelp 9Certifying Organization
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Microsoft Excel 2013 Expert Part OneCertifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Certified Professional Technical Communicator - PractitionerCertifying Organization
Society for Technical Communication
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
IBM Certified Designer - Cognos 10 BI ReportsCertifying Organization
IBM Corporation
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $57,814 |
| Median (50%) | $76,126 |
| High (90%) | $123,118 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $64,568 |
| Mid Level | $83,471 |
| Senior Level | $100,091 |
| Expert Level | $116,046 |
Employability
There are currently 50,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 52,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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