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Senior Technical Writer

Lensa
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Writer position at Lensa?

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for San Diego Community College District.

Posting Details

Posting Details (Default Section)

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Classification Title Senior Technical Writer

Working Title Senior Technical Writer

Recruitment Limits

Location District Wide

Pay Information

Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/about/departments-and-offices/human-resources/employee-relations/salary-schedules.aspx) for the hourly pay rate.

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Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE

Range (na)

Department District Wide

The Position

Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, research, develop and write grants, contracts, proposals and reports in accordance with specific instructions and requirements; provide rough draft, revisions and final copy.

Major Responsibilities

Requisite Training And Experience And Abilities Include

Knowledge of technical writing procedures and techniques, interviewing techniques and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; ability to communicate effectively with staff and project participants and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or related field and three years of demonstrated experience in technical writing and/or writing for an educational institution.

Typical Duties Include

Develop and write grants, contracts, proposals and reports.

Interview subject experts and perform research to become familiar with project.

Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

Provide rough draft, revisions and final copy.

Maintain records and files of work and revisions.

Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers.

Assist in laying out material for publication.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

Desired Qualifications

Valid California driver’s license

Commitment To Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Varies upon assignment.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Conditions of Employment:

| SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the district’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); AND

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Posting Number NC00334

Supplemental Questions

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
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