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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER STC JOBMAIL LISTINGS 8-27-06

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NEW TEMPORARY/CONTRACT LISTINGS
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8-24-06
Technical Writer

We have an immediate need for a technical writer to be located onsite at 
a client facility in San Diego. Job details follow:

DUTIES
*Drafts, reviews, and edits documentation deliverables, training 
materials, and other textual communications. Deliverables include 
technical data sheets, integration guides, maintenance and service 
manuals, software release notes, video scripts, etc.
*Interviews subject-matter experts, attends project meetings as needed, 
and manages project hours
*Communicates/collaborates with other staff writers, client subject 
matter experts (SMEs) and project managers
*Is proficient in creating, editing, and incorporating graphics
*Protects intellectual property during development and dissemination of 
documentation
*Is familiar with many industry-standard development tools and 
understands industry initiatives such as content management, single 
sourcing, xml, controlled English, etc

SKILLS/ABILITIES
*2+ years experience as a technical writer 
*Intermediate-level skills with the following applications: FrameMaker, 
Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, and Jasc Paint Shop Pro 
*Experience with the following applications a plus: Solid Designer, 
Documentum, Lotus Notes, and HTML 
*Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, etc.) 
*Previous job experience in a high-tech industry highly desirable 

PERSONAL QUALITIES 
*Ability to work on multiple deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced 
environment 
*Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm in the workplace 
*Works independently and solves problems with little direct supervision 
*Ability to manage stress and stressful situations 
*Ability to see the "big picture" of the company and project 

For more information or to apply, contact: sd_employment at lionbridge.com.

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8-18-06
We need a part time qualified technical writer to work with our 
Information Technology (IT) Department personnel in developing 
department standard operating procedures (SOPs) and computer validation 
deliverables (IQ, OQ, PQ) for multiple computer system projects. 

Familiarity with IT terminology and processes is necessary. Familiarity 
with computer validation and the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry 
is a plus. Ability to work well with various user groups and IT 
personnel is very important. Location: Sorrento Mesa, San Diego. 

RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
*Previous experience working with a team of IT personnel and system 
users
*Proven history of writing IT documents: SOPs, validation materials, and 
user manuals
*Technical expertise with computer hardware, operating systems, and 
applications
*Experience with screen capture software (Snag It preferred) 
*Strong experience using MS Word
*Good communication skills required
*Experience with computer validation desired
*Experience in pharma/biotech industry and a FDA-regulated setting 
desired
*Previous experience documenting biotech hardware a plus
*Experience following and establishing departmental processes and 
standards
*Ability to comprehend complex requirements and distill into procedures 
and validation documentation
*Ability to work as a team member or independently
*Approximately 20 hours/week

Send resumes and rate information to: fcicero at favrille.com.

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8-5-06
Mid- to senior-level technical writers

Need qualified mid- to senior-level technical writers to work with 
software engineers and support personnel developing user manuals, online 
help, and contract deliverables specific to Department of Defense (DoD) 
requirements. Position requires US citizenship and having (or the 
ability to qualify for) a Secret clearance. Locations are Mission Valley 
and NAS North Island. 

REQUIREMENTS
*Previous experience working with a team of software engineers under 
tight deadlines desired (Agile method) 
*Proven history of writing user manuals, online help, and contract 
deliverables (CDRL) 
*Experience with screen capture software (Snag It preferred) 
*Strong experience using MS Word
*Strong experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, and RoboHelp 
*DOD (MILSPEC 498) document standards experience desired 
*SSAA (System Security Authorization Agreement) documentation experience 
desired, but not required
*Experience working in a CMMI environment desired, but not required 
*Military background (veteran) highly desired, but not required 

Send resumes to pmorrissey at innovasi.com.

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NEW DIRECT HIRE LISTINGS
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8-18-06
Documentation Specialist

The Documentation Specialist will report to the Manager of Technical 
Communication and be responsible for creating end-user documentation for 
software products including Desktop, CD-ROM, and Web-based applications. 
This individual will work closely with other members of the TechComm 
department and other project teams.

The Documentation Specialist will be represent the TechComm depart as 
lead on projects and will share project status and industry information 
with the TechComm team.

Working closely with TechComm and related teams, the Documentation 
Specialist will follow the Mitchell TechComm procedure for software 
documentation including Microsoft standards.

The Documentation Specialist creates end-user documentation for software 
products including layout, design, and planning of the entire 
documentation product. Projects include writing, copyediting, and 
updating user manuals, installation guides, quick reference materials, 
and online help. The products to be documented include both CD-ROM and 
Web-based applications. The individual must be able to work in a 
team-oriented environment, and must be able to multi-task and switch 
between assigned projects frequently.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*Creating end-user documentation for software products including layout, 
design, and planning of the entire documentation product
*Writing, copyediting, and updating user manuals, installation guides, 
quick reference materials, and online help
*Documenting CD-ROM and Web-based applications

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual must be able to work in a team-oriented environment, and 
must be able to multi-task and switch between assigned projects 
frequently.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
*BA/BS in Business, Information Technologies, English, Journalism, or 
related discipline required, or equivalent experience
*3-5 years of technical writing experience in developing end-user 
documentation for complex software products, including knowledge of 
typography, layout, and design
*In-depth knowledge of desktop publishing tools such as FrameMaker, 
Microsoft Word, RoboHelp (HTML and WinHelp), and Adobe Acrobat, as well 
as working knowledge of graphics tools such as PhotoShop, Paint Shop 
Pro, and Fireworks
*Some HTML, DHTML, and CSS experience to the source code level and 
experience using Web-based products such as RoboHelp and Dreamweaver. 
Experience using JavaScript and XML is desirable
*Ability to work and communicate with product managers, product 
developers, technical support personnel, QA personnel, and other members 
of a technical communications team. Must be team-oriented and able to 
perform in a high output environment
*Ability to multitask and deliver products on deadline, while working 
within a dynamic environment
*Experience preparing publications for commercial print, as well as for 
electronic distribution
*Ability to understand technical software engineering terms/concepts and 
then rewrite and organize for the non-technical user
*Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including copyediting 
and proofreading
*Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
Working conditions and physical requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
*Cube, computer, appropriate software, phone, Internet access, security 
access to building and appropriate intranet files, and ability to work 
remotely

Please send resumes to Sean.Van.Tyne at mitchell.com.

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8-9-06
Senior Technical Writer
We have an immediate opening to work with another writer in Oracle's 
recently acquired Telephony at Work development team based in La Jolla, 
California. This team continues to build a highly innovative CTI 
solution providing a complete ecosystem for IP-based inbound and 
outbound telephony. Using this technology, customers can leverage a call 
center for responding to multimodal customer contact events, including 
Web site visits, direct telephone calls, voice mails, etc. For more 
information, see http://www.telephonyatwork.com/.

If you are an enthusiastic technical writer with experience creating 
user manuals and online help for highly configurable business 
applications, this is a challenging but exciting opportunity for you. 
The product is sold directly to end customers, to outsourcers, and to 
infrastructure providers, so the documentation set has many audiences. 
You must also support and maintain documentation for several software 
versions and multiple languages, using version control and defect 
tracking.

You will become part of a medium-sized (30-50) information development 
team made up of technical writers, curriculum developers, and technical 
and production editors. We have major operations in the San Francisco 
Bay Area, Ireland, and Bangalore, and small teams in Toronto, Burlington 
MA, and Reston VA. The department creates product documentation, online 
help, educational courseware, and other forms of user assistance for 
Oracle eBusiness Suite CRM applications products, hosted/on-demand and 
on-premises Siebel CRM applications, and several other industry-leading 
CRM products.

Oracle offers market competitive salaries, health benefits, an 
employer-matched 401k program, overtime pay, and a discounted stock 
purchase plan.

REQUIRED SKILLS
*Four or more years experience writing technical documentation for 
software products
*A college degree in a related field, such as technical authoring, 
instructional design, computer science, or journalism/English
*Experience working in a software development environment
*Ability to respond quickly as product specifications evolve
*Recent experience using FrameMaker or AuthorIT
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Familiarity with defect tracking applications, such as Test Track Pro
*Some familiarity with Internet technology, relational databases, and 
CRM

DESIRED SKILLS
*Previous experience with a modular writing model (using DTDs or 
Structured FM)
*Experience documenting APIs
*Experience with computer-based training and learning methodologies
*Fluency in multiple languages
*Familiarity with Java
*Experience writing product documentation for highly configurable CRM or 
other enterprise business software applications, working for a software 
vendor

For more information or to apply online: 
http://www.oracle.com/corporate/employment/index.html/ job post 
IRC785398

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7-27-06
Technical Training Specialist – EHS, EIMS system

Enviance, a major player in the SAAS (software as a service) and 
Internet-based compliance software, is in need of a technical training 
specialist. We deal with large-scale implementation projects for 
national and international clients in EH&S, power generation, Title V, 
GHG, Audit and health and safety as well as other business compliance 
related areas.

If you meet several of the following qualifications, please contact us.

TRAINING SKILLS
*Energetic delivery style and creative thinking
*Excellent presentation and communication skills
*Sense of humor and flexibility
*Personable and supportive in managing a learning environment
*Able to instruct and demonstrate concepts and workflow relationship 
related to the software capabilities

TRAINING EXPERIENCE 
*At least 2 years experience in enterprise software adoption for power 
users and end users
*Familiarity with compliance software a plus
*Some instructional design and development education or experience in 
developing a range of learning materials from job aids, instruction 
manuals, on-line learning courseware, and delivery of web-based training

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
*2+ years enterprise software deployments in corporate settings
*Environmental compliance/management experience a plus (experience in 
power plant, chemical plant or refinery, health and safety, self- 
assessments, audits, etc.

The technical training specialist is a full-time position reporting 
directly to the training program manager and will be responsible for 
delivering training on the Enviance Internet-based software system for 
clients and partners throughout the world. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
*Primary responsibility: delivery of web-based software training related 
to EHS and business compliance requirements

*Provide training on system software to several levels of users, 
including end users power users and system administrators
*Plan, organize, and conduct training sessions, and workshops as needed, 
including instructor-led training and web-based delivery
*Assist in reviewing, revising and updating existing courses and 
programs including instructor-led, train the trainer, and on-line 
learning courseware
*Conduct partner training incorporating the software technology and 
implementation design for specific compliance solutions
*Prepare periodic training reports as required
*Provide technical assistance as necessary supporting Implementation and 
Customer Service teams when requested
Work closely with the Sales and Services Implementation teams to ensure 
smooth roll-outs of software integration and adoption
*Assist in various training-related projects that may occasionally be 
required by the Training Department at corporate headquarters in 
Carlsbad, CA. including company-sponsored meetings, training sessions, 
workshops, or conferences
*Extensive US travel, some international possible

EDUCATION
*B.S. or B.A degree in Physical Science or Engineering (environmental, 
mechanical, civil, chemical, or electrical) a plus
*Advanced math, chemistry, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, material 
science, or combustion, power-related military experience, or technical 
school certifications all pluses

If you are a seasoned technical training specialist with experience in 
environmental, health and safety or other compliance driven areas apply 
today. Experience with Enviance system software a plus. Please respond 
to techtrainer at enviance.com.

Can only accept those authorized to work in the U.S. - Not accepting 
sponsorships at this time. Principal applicants only, no phone calls 
please.