Technical Writer, DHHS (DCFS) – Salt Lake City

Full job description
 

Are you looking for a career where you can help make a difference?

The Division of Child & Family Services (DCFS) is looking to fill a Technical Writer position to work in the Salt Lake City DCFS office to perform writing and editing tasks of a very technical nature for DCFS. They write, design, and develop policies/procedures, rules, legal forms, and other related material to comply with all legal requirements by federal and state laws, prepare brochures and other informational material. They also research, investigate, analyze, and interpret changes in federal laws, state laws, administrative rules, and other legal requirements; and evaluate the potential impact of technical and legal changes on the Department or Division policies and/or procedures.

Hourly rate starts at $25.33

Responsibilities

Developing or modifying policies or standards; coordinating the policy process.
Developing rules; obtaining feedback for the regulated sectors; coordinating the rulemaking process; monitors compliance with rulemaking requirements.
Reviewing and editing technical writing.
Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Providing consultation, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions related to public information.
Developing and maintaining area specific records, reviews reports, and providing area centralization for agency-level coordination.
Acting as a resource for management and staff; providing technical support within areas of responsibility.
Analyzing, summarizing and/or reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results and/or making recommendations.
Writing or drafting technical reports, articles, or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
Qualifications

Experience in writing policy, or other technical writing documents.
Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides).
Experience in interpreting and applying policies, grant requirements, technical directives, state or federal standards and regulations.
Compose and/or prepare correspondence, memoranda, promotional materials, forms, newsletters, manuals, and reports using appropriate word processing and spreadsheet tools.

Preference

Preference may be given to candidates who:

Have five or more years of professional work experience in policy writing.
Have a bachelor’s degree in technical writing or in English with technical writing coursework, with one year of professional work experience in policy/technical writing.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Become an integral part of a Utah Division working together to keep children safe and strengthen families in our communities. Experience a sense of achievement for a job well done and enjoy work life balance! We offer great health benefits and retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a balanced work schedule to afford quality time spent with your family.

The Agency

The goal of Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is to have communities where children grow up safe from abuse, neglect and dependency, where adults are protected from domestic violence, and where parents can be strengthened in their capacity to keep their family safe.

Minimum Qualifications
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Supplemental Information
 

All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).

Must have a valid driver’s license. Travel may be required; you may be required to use your personal vehicle to perform the duties of this position; approved mileage is reimbursable through State Finance.

Physical Requirements

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Working Conditions

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.