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JOB OPENING--ROCKVILLE, MD (Washington DC metro area)
Subject:JOB OPENING--ROCKVILLE, MD (Washington DC metro area) From:Stacy Schneider <sschneider -at- ESSENTECH -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 24 May 1999 12:30:29 -0400
> Job Opening: Technical Writer
>
>
> Essential Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of
> environmental and crisis
> management software for Fortune 500 firms, is looking
> for an experienced
> writer to join our growing company in our Rockville,
> Maryland office.
>
> Responsibilities:
> Duties will include researching, writing, and
> developing online user
> assistance, such as online Help, online books, and
> technical support
> documents, all according to our established style
> guide. The ideal candidate
> will be detail oriented, have excellent writing and
> editing skills, 2+ years of
> experience documenting software, an understanding of
> interface design, and
> project management skills. A degree in Technical
> Communication or a related
> field, Winhelp, HTML Help, and other online user
> development skills is
> preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft products, online Help
> development tools
> such as Doc-to-Help, RoboHelp, FrameMaker, and Adobe
> Acrobat is a plus.
>
> We provide a competitive salary and many benefits
> including stock options
> and 401(k) plan. EOE. If you would like to join our group
> of extremely talented
> people, submit your cover letter, resume, and salary
> requirements to:
>
> Essential Technologies, Inc.
> Attn. Human Resources
> 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 500
> Rockville, Md. 20852
> (301)284-3000
> (301)284-3001
>
> Or, you may mail E-mail your resume in MS Word format
> to hr -at- essentech -dot- com -dot- Please
> specify the position you are applying for in your cover
> letter. Best of luck to you!
>
> For more information about Essential Technologies, Inc., please see
> our web
> site at http://www.essentech.com/
>