Documentation Specialist
TekSynap
**Responsibilities & Qualifications**
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Provide documentation support and author knowledge management articles.
+ Develop templates to assist in communications.
+ Maintain current versions of system documentation.
+ Establish and apply Quality Control guidelines to ensure high quality deliverables an documentation and obtain necessary approvals before publishing for production use.
+ Version and Archive documents.
+ Provides support for work that is varied and somewhat difficult, but that involves limited responsibility.
+ Prepare technical documentation, including conducting research on applicable standards.
+ Gather, analyze, and compose technical information.
+ Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical terminology.
+ Translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and nontechnical personnel.
+ Assist cognizant staff and leadership with the creation, writing, editing, formatting, and maintenance of key contractual and technical program documents.
+ Demonstrate experience and ability to work independently or under only general direction.
+ Provide technical support for elements such as: complex processes, structural elements, electric/electronic components, equipment, applications, systems, software, networks, satellites, telecommunications, facilities, or machinery. Support can include, but is not limited to, elements such as: research, studies, requirements/specifications definition, analysis, assessments, planning, acquisition, design, development, integration, overseeing, manufacture, construction, testing, installation, performance tuning, operation, deployment, or maintenance.
+ Interfaces with users during the support process and may support user training.
+ Uses applicable methodologies, modeling/estimating techniques, tools, applications, systems, software, or databases to perform assigned tasks.
+ Ensures compliance with the standards and organization requirements relative to specific assignments.
+ May provide staff/project supervision.
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ 5 years of experience solving computer, business, scientific, engineering, policy/compliance or other discipline system/process problems.
+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Physics, Engineering or other applicable discipline.
+ Has knowledge of commonly used information technology concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
+ Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
+ Works under immediate supervision and guidance.
+ Exposure to, or familiarity with, Government or industry processes, procedures, standards, methodologies, or tools as relative to the technical assignment.
+ Ability to successfully obtain DOI Background Investigation, Entry on Duty
**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Experience in technical writing and documentation pertaining to all aspects of IT.
+ Ability to collect and interpret technical data or information and coordinate layout for publication.
+ Ability to create and publish technical documentations and manuals.
**Overview**
We are seeking a Documentation Specialist to join our team supporting DOI BSEE TIMS contract in New Orleans, LA.
BOEM and BSEE are responsible for managing the nation’s offshore energy, minerals, and natural resources on the Federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). BSEE promotes safety, protects the environment, and conserves resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. BOEM manages the responsible exploration and development of offshore energy and marine mineral resources on the OCS. OCS production accounts for about 18 percent of domestic crude oil and four percent of domestic natural gas supply.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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**Additional Job Information**
**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Location: New Orleans, LA
+ Type of environment: Office, Telework may be available
+ Noise level: Low-Medium
+ Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
+ Amount of Travel: Less than 10%
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
**WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE**
Positions require a DOI Entrance on Duty (EOD)
**OTHER DUTIES**
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.
**Job Locations** _US-LA-New Orleans_
**ID** _2025-7513_
**Category** _Information Technology_
**Type** _Regular Full-Time_
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