Temporary Technical Writer/Editor (UTemps)

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Only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may be filled at any time. Please, no phone calls or emails. This temporary assignment may transition to regular status. The projected end date for this assignment is July 31, 2025.

Provides editorial skills for the development of 550+ Process Industry Practices. Edit Practices for correctness, grammar, and format. Support volunteer authors and key contributors. Perform related duties as required.

• Edit PIP Practice drafts and data sheets for editorial consistency, correctness, grammar, and format. Includes obtaining PGP/PRP from Function Team Leaders for approval. Edit Practices and data sheets at each stage of development to prepare for the next stage of publication. Update CAD drawings, if applicable.

• Coordinate and manage the publication of PIPs 550+ Practices using Document Management System (DMS) from proposal to final publication, to include communication with team leaders, members & non-members, as needed, to maintain publishing progress and provide member support.

• Convert documents to publishing formats. Post published Practices to PIP website, DMS, and PIP archive, to include pricing and abstract. Track number of Practices published monthly and quarterly and publish details of the Editor Hopper. Send notification of recently published Practices to members and distributors.

• Cross check/review published Practices to verify accuracy, ensure links are working properly, and dates are consistent between in Member and Non-contributing Member areas of PIP website. Conduct monthly and annual audits of Practices listed in public areas of PIP website and distributor websites. Verify links to distributor websites are working properly and ensure distributor listing and pricing is accurate. Communicate with webmasters or distributors to make corrections.

• Attend PIP meetings and events. Support PIP Function Teams, Committees, and Staff as needed on-site. Participate in Work Processes Committee (WPC) and Function Team Leader Team (FTLT) meetings, as well as Function Team and Task Team meetings, as requested (in-person and virtually). Provide administrative support to the Steering Team, prepare and publish minutes. Assist with preparation for out-of-town quarterly meetings and events as requested. Participate in meeting evaluation and process improvement discussions following events.

• Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks and other duties as assigned. Attend staff and other internal meetings, as required. Complete professional development & training, as requested.

Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of relevant experience. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent time management, project, and planning skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to establish strong working relationships with business contacts, especially technical contacts. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Suite Excellent time management, project, and planning skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to establish strong working relationships with business contacts, especially technical contacts.

$27.50

• Standard Office Environment

• Use of manual dexterity

• Repetitive use of the keyboard at a workstation

• Lifting, pushing, or pulling, Standing

• 30 hours per week

• Occasional, regular travel outside of Austin, Texas periodically requires an irregular work schedule with longer than average workdays and work hours exceeding a regular work week. Some overtime, weekends, and holidays are possible. Hybrid work environment

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.