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TECH WRITER/EDITOR

U.S. Coast Guard

Elizabeth City, NC · Mid

$62,640 – $81,436

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

The Department of Homeland Security seeks a technical writer and editor to create and refine instructional materials and operational documentation for the Coast Guard's aviation training center. This role combines writing, editing, and project coordination to ensure training materials are clear, accurate, and properly formatted for publication and distribution.

Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent
  • Experience preparing, revising, editing, or formatting technical and instructional documents
  • Experience developing technical manuals, training materials, or courseware for publication
  • Experience reviewing documents for completeness, consistency, grammar, and adherence to standards
  • Experience coordinating document-development activities and tracking revisions
  • 15 semester hours in scientific, technical, or social science field(s)

Nice to have

  • Experience working with subject-matter experts and technical stakeholders
  • Experience with automated publishing procedures
  • Site demonstration or field-level explanation capabilities

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