Technical Writer

Oakland, CA

*********LOCAL CANDIDATE TO ILLINOIS ONLY OR OPEN TO RELOCATE TO PLEASANTON, CA*****NO C2C CANDIDATES****

Requisition Title: Technical Writer

Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid, 1-2 times per week onsite)

JP# 3760

Pay Rate : 27/hr- 35/hr 

Description:

Description:

ONLY SUBMIT LOCAL CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN BAY AREA/OAKLAND GO. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND REQUIRED ONSITE 1-2 TIMES PER WEEK. PG&E LAPTOP WILL BE ISSUED BUT ANY OTHER ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED IS RESPONSIBILITY OF SUPPLIER. CELL PHONE REQUIRED. WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL A PRE-DETERMINED AMOUNT FOR CELL EXPENSE CAN BE REIMBURSED MONTHLY.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

  1. Self starter. Can work with little direction
  2. Attention to detail
  3. Ability to pinpoint what parts of document don’t make sense and need discussion.

Job Description:

70% of the time Process Development:

  • Function as a CCO SME for General Reference by reviewing updates and changes submitted by other business partners.
  • Research and resolve process issues and submit updates with clear process steps to be incorporated into the General Reference tool.
  • Identify improvements to be made to existing processes already incorporated into Gen Ref.

20% of Time Product Management:

  • Publish approved business process documents into the Front Page application for General Reference.
  • Edit and reformat all information into a concise format before publishing to General Reference.
  • Publish information to the What's New page on an as needed basis to ensure all users are aware of recent updates.
  • Maintain all information in an accessible archive to ensure prior documented processes can be accessed at a later date when being researched by the Law Department and others.
  • Utilize Outlook, Excel, and Word programs to document and track requested updates.

5% of Time Process Improvement:

  • Analyze existing processes to determine which call guides require updating and which are no longer necessary to support the customer contact employees working in CC&B.
  • Analyze and provide innovative decision making when inputting communications and process steps for all customer contact employees.
  • Partner with team members on the How 2 Guides to ensure all processes are current and up-to-date in both reference tools.
  • Function as a CCO subject matter expert to research, test, and resolve process issues submitted to the General Reference mailbox.
  • Respond to all inquiries in the mailbox within 1 business day.

5% of Time Safety:

  • Demonstrate leadership in safety through active participation and support of the safety programs.
  • Take a proactive approach to identify and correct safety hazards and work practices in the work place.
  • Know and comply with the code of safe practices, 'Zero in on Safety' and complete all mandated ergonomic and safety training by the end of the year.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong experience in written communication skills
  • Experience with Front Page, or other Web program experience
  • Must have strong skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Logical/Critical Thinking

JOB CODE: 3760