O*NET-SOC 27-3042.00
Technical Writers
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.Core3966
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.Core3967
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.Core3968
- Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.Core3971
- Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.Core3973
- Develop or maintain online help documentation.Core20243
- Assist in laying out material for publication.Core3976
- Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.Core3972
- Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.Core3975
- Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.Core3974
- Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.Core3978
- Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.Core3977
- Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.Core3979
- Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.Core3970
- Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.Core3969
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 71 examples in 33 categories, 33 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Document management software
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
- Microsoft SharePointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Computer based training software
- Adobe Captivate
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
- Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
- Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Corel Paint Shop Pro
Web page creation and editing software
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Google Sites
- JustSystems XMetaL
- Quadralay WebWorks ePublisher
Desktop publishing software
- Adobe FrameMaker
- Adobe InDesignHot Technology
- Corel Ventura
- MadCap Software MadCap Flare
- Microsoft Publisher
- PTC Arbortext
Graphical user interface development software
- Adobe RoboHelp
Video creation and editing software
- Apple Final Cut Pro
Project management software
- Atlassian ConfluenceHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Content workflow software
- Atlassian JIRAHot TechnologyIn Demand
Data base user interface and query software
- Author-it
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
- Structured query language SQLHot Technology
- Talisma Knowledgebase
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
- PTC Creo Parametric
Instant messaging software
- Blink
Web platform development software
- Cascading style sheets CSSHot Technology
- Drupal
- Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
- Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
- Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
- JavaScriptHot Technology
- Microsoft ASP.NETHot Technology
- Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
- PHPHot Technology
Development environment software
- Darwin information typing architecture DITA
- IBM Rational ClearQuest
- Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
- Standardized general markup language SGML
Medical software
- Epic SystemsHot Technology
Enterprise application integration software
- Extensible markup language XMLHot TechnologyIn Demand
File versioning software
- GitHot Technology
Application server software
- GitHubHot Technology
Data mining software
- IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
Electronic mail software
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Configuration management software
- IBM Rational ClearCase
- Perforce Helix software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Data base reporting software
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
- Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer
- SAP Crystal Reports
Process mapping and design software
- Microsoft VisioHot TechnologyIn Demand
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand
Object or component oriented development software
- Objective C
- Oracle JavaHot Technology
Financial analysis software
- Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Desktop communications software
- ParentSquare
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP Business Objects
Analytical or scientific software
- SASHot Technology
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Review details of technical drawings or specifications.
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Research new technologies.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor current trends.
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Processing Information
Compile technical information or documentation.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Edit written materials.
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Thinking Creatively
Design layouts for print publications.
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Draw detailed or technical illustrations.
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Determine presentation subjects or content.
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Developing Objectives and Strategies
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Develop detailed project plans.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain records, documents, or other files.
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Write informational material.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Confer with clients to determine needs.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.