Technical Communications Specialist

Summary

Job Summary

The Center for Advanced Decision Support for Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES) welcomes applications for the Technical Communications Specialist.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Center for Advanced Decision Support for Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES) within the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at CU-Boulder conducts research and development centered on river, reservoir and hydropower planning and operational decision-making, decision-making under deep uncertainty, and resilient and sustainable management of water resources in a changing climate. CADSWES develops and maintains scientific software that is used extensively in the US and abroad. (See CADSWES and RiverWare .) Funded by multiple large water management agencies, the software is continuously and actively developed to keep up with evolving user needs and advances in numerical modeling, graphical user interface, data visualization, and platform technologies.

This is your chance to find meaning in your day job by contributing to the sustainable management of scarce water resources. We seek an experienced technical writer to join a small, interdisciplinary team of researchers and developers who conduct scientific research and bridge the gap between science and practice through production of innovative, widely used decision support software tools.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

In this position, you will work with university faculty and the research and development team to:

• Assist with developing and editing user guides for water management software; you will be responsible for the production of final user guides in multiple formats, including web-based formats.
• Assist with producing training materials for online and in-person training classes.
• Write content for web pages.
• Assist in creating effective PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist in production of internal and external reports.
• Coordinate and provide editing support for technical publications and research proposals.
• Stay current with new technologies in authoring tools, presentation software, and other technologies used for technical communication.
• Provide guidance and standards for writing.
  
  

What You Should Know

Final candidate must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field, preferably in science, communications, journalism, or English.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with technical writing and communication.
• Highly skilled in writing with thorough knowledge of grammar and technical writing style.
• Portfolio of science or technology-related writing.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Experience with PowerPoint, and advanced word processing tools.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organized, efficient self-starter.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience writing software user guides and training materials.
• Knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker, markdown languages, and WebWorks ePublisher tools.
• Knowledge of natural resources, especially water resources management.
• Knowledge of AI technology to assist end-users with accessing documentation.
  
  

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• Current Resume/CV: Including education and job history.
• Cover Letter: Please specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of this position.
• List of References (Used for Phone Reference Checks): Please include reference name(s), phone number(s), and email address(es).
• (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
  
  

One letter of recommendation will be required for the final, selected candidate. The department will collect this letter later during the search process.

Please apply by January 31, 2025 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.