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Subject:[Fwd: JOBS (2):Sr. TW - Sarasota FL] From:"Eric J. Ray" <ejray -at- RAYCOMM -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 4 Aug 1999 11:09:28 -0600
Forwarded on request.
> EJR - thot you might be able to post this. I'm no
> longer on the subscription list, so got'ta ask your
> indulgence. tnx.
>
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>
> Staff Technical Writer
> Full-time Employment, Salary Range $24-44K, Sarasota,
> FL
> Client offers a variety of opportunities and
> challenges to work at the cutting edge of X-MIDAS &
> MIDAS 2K
> Technology. Congenial working environment offers
> interesting challenges & there are unlimited
> opportunities for
> those who desire to develop their professional skill.
> Seeking Staff Technical Writer to support the
> professional staff
> in preparing technical documentation for
> state-of-the-art software & electronics systems.
>
> Required Experience/Skills:
> Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in
> technical writing/journalism, or 4 years equivalent
> experience in
> a similar position.
>
> 2-5 yr.. experienced in developing technical documents
> on complex, scientific engineering applications.
> 2 yr.. in writing SW/HW technical manuals from
> engineering notes & direct interaction with
> engineering staff.
> 2 yr.. developing technical graphics BLOC diagrams &
> flow charts.
> 1 yr. in Document Version Control or documentation
> configuration management.
> Perform writing, formatting, and corrective tasks
> w/minimal supervision
> Perform verification & validation of in-house
> developed user and maintenance technical manuals.
> A team player in a fast paced, schedule intense, high
> tech environment.
>
> Desired Experience/Skills:
> 3 yr.. experience using MS-Word
> 1 yr. using MS-PowerPoint, COREL presentations, or
> LOTUS Freelance
> 1 yr. using graphics applications (CorelDraw,
> PhotoShop, or PaintShop Pro)
> 50 WPM word processing.
>
> Must be US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top
> Secret/SI Clearance. Prefer candidate whom already
> hold the
> Security Clearance.
>
> Senior Technical Writer
> Full-Time Employment, Salary Range $27-50K, Sarasota,
> FL
> Client offers a variety of opportunities and
> challenges to work at the cutting edge of X-MIDAS &
> MIDAS 2K
> Technology. Congenial working environment offers
> interesting challenges & there are unlimited
> opportunities for
> those who desire to develop their professional skill.
> Seeking Senior Technical Writer to support the
> professional
> staff in preparing technical documentation for
> state-of-the-art software & electronics systems.
>
> Required Experience/Skills:
> B.S. in technical writing/journalism, or 6 years
> equivalent experience in a similar position.
> 7-10 yr.. experience in developing technical documents
> on complex, scientific engineering applications.
> 5 yr.. in writing SW/HW technical manuals from
> engineering notes & direct interaction with
> engineering staff.
> 5 yr.. developing technical graphics BLOC diagrams &
> flow charts.
> 3 yr.. in Document Version Control or Documentation
> Configuration Management.
> Perform multiple writing tasks including generation of
> original manuscripts, formatting, and corrective tasks
> w/minimal
> management guidance.
>
> Perform verification & validation of in-house
> developed user and maintenance technical manuals.
> Establish schedules & plans, set priorities, & balance
> workload against customer deadlines & requirements.
> A team player in a fast paced, schedule intense, high
> tech environment.
>
> Desired Experience/Skills:
> 5 yr.. experience using MS-Word
> 5 yr.. using MS-PowerPoint, COREL presentations, or
> LOTUS Freelance
> 3 yr.. using graphics applications (CorelDraw,
> PhotoShop, or PaintShop Pro)
> 50 WPM word processing.
>
> Must be US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top
> Secret/SI Clearance. Prefer candidate whom already
> hold the
> Security Clearance.
>
> Kristy L. Carmody
> Technical Recruiter
> Arcus Staffing Resources, Inc.
> 813/273-9555, ext. 1307
> kcarmody -at- arcusstaffing -dot- com
>http://www.arcusstaffing.com
>
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