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Technical Writers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
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This source lists 15 tasks, including 8 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
15 tasks shown
Core · Task 3966 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Core · Task 3967 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Core · Task 3968 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
Core · Task 3977 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
Core · Task 3970 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
Core · Task 3971 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
Core · Task 3969 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
Core · Task 3976 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Assist in laying out material for publication.
Supplemental · Task 3972 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
Supplemental · Task 3975 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
Supplemental · Task 20243 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Develop or maintain online help documentation.
Supplemental · Task 3978 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
Supplemental · Task 3973 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Supplemental · Task 3974 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Supplemental · Task 3979 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
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