[Core] [89% incumbents] Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  DWAs: Compile technical information or documentation. | Edit written materials.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  DWAs: Maintain records, documents, or other files.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  DWAs: Determine presentation subjects or content.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  DWAs: Research new technologies.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Assist in laying out material for publication.
  DWAs: Design layouts for print publications.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
  DWAs: Coordinate logistics for productions or events.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
  DWAs: Edit written materials.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  DWAs: Confer with clients to determine needs.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Develop or maintain online help documentation.
  DWAs: Write informational material.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
  DWAs: Review details of technical drawings or specifications.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
  DWAs: Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Develop detailed project plans.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
  DWAs: Review details of technical drawings or specifications.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
  DWAs: Monitor current trends.

--- SKILLS ---
  Writing (imp:4.88 lvl:5.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.81 lvl:5.39) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:4.29 lvl:4.86) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:3.76 lvl:5.15) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:3.25 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administration and Management (imp:3.24 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.17 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Education and Training (imp:3.16 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Production and Processing (imp:3.13 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.98 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:2.93 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.88 lvl:3.22) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:2.84 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Telecommunications (imp:2.42 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:2.41 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:2.32 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Law and Government (imp:2.29 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.02 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.02 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Chemistry (imp:1.80 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Psychology (imp:1.77 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.74 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Physics (imp:1.67 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.60 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Building and Construction (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.27 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Selective Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Far Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Control Precision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.61 lvl:4.15) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.33 lvl:4.05) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.19 lvl:4.64) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.09 lvl:5.35) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.03 lvl:4.60) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.02 lvl:4.78) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.57) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:3.99 lvl:5.09) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.96 lvl:4.75) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.90 lvl:4.47) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.60 lvl:4.41) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.57 lvl:3.93) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.48 lvl:3.73) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.33 lvl:3.47) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.08 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.07 lvl:3.23) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.91) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.99 lvl:3.44) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.92 lvl:3.39) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.82 lvl:2.73) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.79 lvl:3.50) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.76 lvl:3.01) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.76 lvl:3.00) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.76 lvl:3.12) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.68 lvl:3.12) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.92) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.63 lvl:2.40) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.58 lvl:2.69) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.14 lvl:2.01) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.11 lvl:2.05) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.07 lvl:1.66) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:1.94 lvl:1.56) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.92 lvl:1.83) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.89 lvl:1.47) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.82 lvl:1.67) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.78 lvl:1.64) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.66 lvl:1.39) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.65 lvl:1.06) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.63 lvl:1.32) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.49) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.44 lvl:0.87) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.25) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.04) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.52) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.45) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:1.38) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.23) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation (imp:1.17) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Integrity (imp:1.08) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.05) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.92) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.69) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:0.66) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:0.65) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:0.56) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.41) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 45,500
  annual_median    : $90,390
  annual_pct10     : $57,440
  annual_pct25     : $70,880
  annual_pct75     : $115,510
  annual_pct90     : $145,270
  annual_mean      : $96,970
  hourly_median    : $43.46

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Jersey ($122,320)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($46,950)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.605x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   18,320  median: $  94,520
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,920  median: $  82,860
  Information                              emp:    5,910  median: $  86,400
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,100  median: $  99,790
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,950  median: $ 100,210
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,760  median: $  84,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,650  median: $  95,930
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,560  median: $  93,600
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,330  median: $  72,790
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      860  median: $  78,670

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   18,320  median: $  94,520
  Manufacturing                            emp:    5,920  median: $  82,860
  Information                              emp:    5,910  median: $  86,400
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,100  median: $  99,790
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,950  median: $ 100,210
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    1,760  median: $  84,000
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,650  median: $  95,930
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,560  median: $  93,600
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,330  median: $  72,790
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      860  median: $  78,670

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A technical writer is a professional communicator whose task is to convey complex information in simple terms to an audience of the general public or a very select group of readers. Technical writers research and create information through a variety of delivery media (electronic, printed, audio-visual, and even touch). In most organizations, a technical writer serves as a trained expert in technical writing and not as an expert in their field of employment. This, of course, does not mean technical writers aren't expected to have, at the very least, a basic understanding of their subject matter. Technical writers generally acquire necessary industry terminology and field or product knowledge on the job, through working with Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs) and their own internal document research. 
In larger organizations, a technical writer often works as a member of a technical writing team, but may also work independently at smaller organizations and in select roles where workloads are focused. Examples of popular technical writing include online help, manuals, white papers, design specifications, project plans, and software test plans. With the rise of e-learning, technical writers are increasingly hired to develop online training material to assist users.

According to the Society for Technical Communication (STC): Technical writing is sometimes defined as simplifying the complex. Inherent in such a concise and deceptively simple definition is a whole range of skills and characteristics that address nearly every field of human endeavor at some level. A significant subset of the broader field of technical communication, technical writing involves communicating complex information to those who need it to accomplish some task or goal. In other words, technical writers take advanced technical concepts and communicate them as clearly, accurately, and comprehensively as possible to their intended audience, ensuring that the work is accessible to its users.
Kurt Vonnegut described technical writers as:

...trained to reveal almost nothing about themselves in their writing. This makes them freaks in the world of writers, since almost all of the other ink-stained wretches in that world reveal a lot about themselves to the reader.
Engineers, scientists, and other professionals may also be involved in technical writing (developmental editing, proofreading, etc.), but are more likely to employ professional technical writers to develop, edit and format material, and follow established review procedures as a means delivering information to their audiences.


== History ==
According to the Society for Technical Communication (STC), the professions of technical communication and technical writing were first referenced around World War I, when technical documents became a necessity for military purposes. The job title emerged in the US during World War II, Although it was not until 1951 that the first "Help Wanted: Technical Writer" ad was published. In fact, the title "Technical Writer" was not added to the US Bureau of Labor Statistic's Occupational Employment Handbook until 2010. During the 1940s and 50s, technical communicators and writers were hired to produce documentation for the military, often including detailed instructions on new weaponry. Other technical communicators and writers were involved in developing documentation for new technologies that were developed around this time. According to O'Hara: War was the most important driver of scientific and technological advance. The U.S. Army Medical Corps battled malaria in the jungles of Panama, the Chemical Corps pushed chemical advances in explosives and poisonous gases (and defenses against them), the Manhattan District of the Corps of Engineers literally made quantum leaps in the understanding of physics, and the Air Corps pioneered aviation design.
Since the early days of the profession, technical writers have worked in teams with a pool of other technical writers. To this day, most organizations still employ a team to produce and edit technical writing for an assigned product or service. As a member of a team, technical writers work independently to research their assignments. Regular one-on-one meetings with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and internal research references (e.g., mechanical drawings, specifications, BOMs, datasheets, etc.) provide the technical writer with the necessary checks to ensure a document's accuracy. Once the accuracy of a document has been reviewed and approved by the assigned SME, technical writers rely on their writing team to provide peer reviews. The peer review focuses exclusively on content format, style, and grammar standardization. The goal of the team's peer reviews are to ensure an organization's technical writing "speaks with one voice". 
During World War II, one of the most important characteristics for technical writers was their ability to follow stringent government specifications for documents. After the war, the rise of new technology, such as the computer, allowed technical writers to work in other areas, producing "user manuals, quick reference guides, hardware installation manuals, and cheat sheets." After the war (1953–1961), technical communicators (including technical writers) became interested in "professionalizing" their field. According to Malone, technical communicators/writers did so by creating professional organizations, cultivating a "specialized body of knowledge" for the profession, imposing ethical standards on technical communicators, initiating a conversation about certifying practitioners in the field, and working to accredit education programs in the field.
The profession has continued to grow—according to O'Hara, the writing/editing profession, including technical writers, experienced a 22% increase in positions between the years 1994 and 2005. Modern-day technical writers work in a variety of contexts. Many technical writers work remotely using VPN or communicate with their team via videotelephony platforms such as Skype or Zoom. Other technical writers work in an office, but share content with their team through complex content management systems that store documents online. Technical writers may work on government reports, internal documentation, instructions for technical equipment, embedded help within software or systems, or other technical documents. As technology continues to advance, the array of possibilities for technical writers will continue to expand. Many technical writers are responsible for creating technical documentation for mobile applications or help documentation built within mobile or web applications. They may be responsible for creating content that will only be viewed on a hand-held device; much of their work will never be published in a printed booklet like technical documentation of the past.


=== Technical Writers and UX Design ===
Historically, technical writers, or technical and professional communicators, have been concerned with writing and communication. However, recently user experience (UX) design has become more prominent in technical and professional communications as companies look to develop content for a wide range of audiences and experiences.
The User Experience Professionals Association defines UX as “Every aspect of the user’s interaction with a product, service, or company that make up the user’s perception of the whole.” Therefore, “user experience design as a discipline is concerned with all the elements that together make up that interface, including layout, visual design, text, brand, sound, and interaction."
It is now an expectation that technical communication skills should be coupled with UX design. As Verhulsdonck, Howard, and Tham state “...it is not enough to write good content. According to industry expectations, next to writing good content, it is now also crucial to design good experiences around that content." Technical communicators must now consider different platforms such a

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Technical writers create clear, accessible documentation for complex technical products and processes, transforming specialized information into user-friendly manuals, instructions, and guides. They bridge the gap between technical experts and end users by researching, writing, and editing materials that help people understand and use technology effectively. These professionals work across industries to produce equipment manuals, software documentation, operating procedures, and online help systems.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves researching technical specifications by interviewing engineers and product managers, then organizing complex information into clear, structured documentation following established style guidelines. They spend significant time writing and revising content, selecting appropriate diagrams and illustrations to support text, and editing materials prepared by other team members. Much of their work occurs on computers using specialized publishing software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and completeness. They also maintain documentation repositories, coordinate with graphic designers for layout work, and review published materials to recommend updates based on user feedback or product changes.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as technical writers possess exceptional written communication skills combined with intellectual curiosity and strong attention to detail, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for writing (4.9) and written expression abilities (4.2). They demonstrate conventional thinking patterns with artistic sensibilities, allowing them to create structured, methodical documentation while maintaining creativity in presentation. Strong analytical abilities help them break down complex technical concepts, while their dependability and persistence enable them to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously. These professionals typically enjoy learning about new technologies and translating complex information for diverse audiences.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most technical writers enter the field with an associate's degree (35.2%) or bachelor's degree (33.0%), often in English, communications, journalism, or a technical field relevant to their industry focus. Many gain initial experience through internships, entry-level writing positions, or by transitioning from technical roles where they demonstrated strong communication skills. The Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, typically requiring 2-4 years of relevant experience or specialized training in technical writing principles and tools.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Technical writers can advance to senior technical writing roles, documentation team leadership positions, or specialized roles like user experience writing or content strategy. Many transition into related fields such as project management, training development, or technical editing, leveraging their cross-functional collaboration skills and deep understanding of product development processes. Some pursue consulting opportunities or move into management roles overseeing documentation teams and content strategy.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The technical writing field employs 45,500 professionals with a median annual salary of $90,390 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $57,440 to $145,270 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is significant, with New Jersey offering the highest median wages at $122,320 compared to Puerto Rico's $46,950, representing a 2.60x ratio. Employment is concentrated in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (18,320 positions), Manufacturing (5,920), and Information industries (5,910). The field benefits from increasing demand for user-friendly documentation across technology sectors, though competition exists for positions requiring specialized technical knowledge.

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Technical writing faces moderate automation pressure as AI tools increasingly assist with content generation and editing, but human expertise remains essential for complex technical communication and user experience considerations. The high-level cognitive work activities like interpreting information for others (importance 4.0, level 4.8) and analyzing complex data (importance 4.0) require human judgment and contextual understanding that current automation cannot fully replicate.

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