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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER STC JOBMAIL LISTINGS 10-08-06

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NEW TEMPORARY/CONTRACT LISTINGS
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9-30-06
Technical Writer

Paradigm is seeking a technical writer to convert a user manual written 
in Word to online help. The client will let the writer pick the help 
editor, but RoboHelp is probably the product of choice. The rate is $25 
to $30/hour. There could be more projects after this one. The client is 
in Fallbrook, CA. Work can be done off-site.
 
Send resumes to info at paradigmplacements.com or register as a consultant 
on our web site at www.paradigmplacements.com.
 
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NEW DIRECT HIRE LISTINGS
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9-29-06
S/W Configuration Mgmt Specialist/Technical Writer, Job #: 0928

TSI is seeking a highly motivated technical writer to join our client’s 
software engineering team in San Diego, CA. The official job title is 
Software Configuration Management Specialist, but they strongly desire 
and need someone with a technical writing background for this position. 
Excellent writing and documentation layout skills are a must.

This person will be joining a dynamic team that is responsible for 
developing, maintaining, and distributing all software and related 
documentation/data to internal and external clients. It is essential 
that this person be very enthusiastic about their work, with flexibility 
to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
*Track S/W change requests, maintain databases, and assist with database 
administration
*Develop and maintain current S/W descriptions to comply with military 
standards for all S/W engineering projects
*Generate reports, forms, spreadsheets, and documentation to support 
department activities
*Be the primary website content developer and assist the team with 
website design
*Participate in planning, establishing, and implementing standard 
configuration processes and tools
*Monitor all configuration activities for compliance with standard 
processes.
*Coordinate configuration and release activities for selected projects, 
including policies and procedures that conform to military standards and 
programs
*Identify configuration issues and provide assistance in developing 
solutions such as reallocation of resources or modifying configuration 
tools and documentation generating tools
*Implement S/W configuration policies and procedures that conform to 
military standards and programs
*Participate in SEI CMMI process improvement planning, documentation, 
coordination, and implementation
*Provide user training documentation on systems and processes
*Maintain online document library

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*A.A. degree or equivalent with five years related experience in the 
field. May substitute equivalent experience in the field.
*Must be highly proficient with the Microsoft Suite of products (Word, 
Excel, Access, Vision, PowerPoint). All candidates will be tested. 
*Must be proficient in web content development using Dreamweaver, HTML, 
FrontPage, or other wed development tools (Dreamweaver highly 
preferred). All candidates will be tested on web skills and 
documentation layout.
*Must be an excellent writer with good documentation layout skills
*Must be a very strong communicator on all levels and in different 
mediums
*Must be effective at multi-tasking and working well with others in the 
group, including peer reviews
*Not required, but a big plus: knowledge of ISO and SEI certifications, 
and any experience with CMMI process planning

Comprehensive testing will be required when interviews are conducted.

Pay rate: $50-65K BOE

To apply, submit resumes and annual salary requirements to 
resume at tecstandards.com.

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9-27-06
Staff Technical Writer I, Aliso Viejo, CA

JOB DESCRIPTION
Create and maintain technical documentation and marketing collaterals 
for our entire product line.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Complete responsibility for technical documentation for business unit 
products
*Work with marketing and engineering groups to plan, create, review, 
edit and publish technical documentation for new products, and maintain 
the accuracy of existing technical documentation
*Update and manage release notes and readme files for software releases
*Write and publish technology briefs, competitive briefs, and white 
papers
*Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, quickly changing 
environment
*Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team with enthusiasm, 
dedication, and urgency
 
REQUIRED SKILLS
*BA, BS in English, Communications, Computer Science, Educational 
Technology, or related discipline, MS a plus, and 8+ yrs related 
experience
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Thorough knowledge of hardware/software development life cycle
*Advanced experience using FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, and RoboHelp
*Strong HTML skills, a plus
*Experience writing technical marketing collaterals
*Limited travel may be necessary

Contact Michael Riley
Manager, Technical Publications
Mike.riley at qlogic.com

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9-27-06
Staff Technical Writer II, Aliso Viejo, CA
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Create, design, manage and release CDs for our entire product line

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Complete responsibility for business unit/OEM product CD releases
*Work with marketing and engineering groups to plan, create, test, and 
release CDs containing the latest business unit’s APIs, management 
tools, device utilities, and documentation
*Write, update, and manage release notes and readme files in txt, pdf 
and html formats
*Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, quickly changing 
environment
*Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team with enthusiasm, 
dedication, and urgency

REQUIRED SKILLS
*BA, BS in English, Communications, Computer Science, Educational 
Technology, or related discipline, MS a plus, and 8+ yrs related 
experience
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Thorough knowledge of hardware/software development life cycle
*Advanced experience using Dreamweaver
*Strong HTML skills
*Limited travel may be necessary


Contact Michael Riley
Manager, Technical Publications
Mike.riley at qlogic.com

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9-26-06
Technical Editor

This is a mid-level position in Fallbrook, CA that requires a minimum of 
five years experience. A qualified candidate will provide technical 
editing, writing/rewriting, and document management support to large, 
highly complex, multidisciplinary technical documents. The candidate 
must have advanced, expert knowledge of Adobe FrameMaker, MS Word, and 
Adobe Acrobat.

The candidate must have experience with proper grammar and standard 
technical writing styles. The position requires that the candidate 
verifies accuracy of content by obtaining Subject Matter Expert (SME) 
technical reviews, ensures that all documents meet established content 
standards, and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish 
goals. This person works closely with other editors, the graphic 
designer, word processors, and SMEs. In addition, this person will 
provide on-going training of Adobe FrameMaker to the Technical 
Documentation Team members.

Candidate must have proven abilities to work with shifting priorities 
and deadlines while maintaining a flexible, customer-service oriented 
approach to technical documents. Candidate must also possess the 
interpersonal, organizational, and professional skills necessary to 
negotiate schedules, plan work, and maintain document quality.
 
This person will work with other document production team members 
(editors, word processors, graphic designer) to ensure that technical 
publication projects are completed according to established requirements 
and schedules.
Must be US citizen. 

Send resumes to mmiller at edsicorp.com by October 13, 2006.

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9-25-06
Sr. Technical Writer

Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN) is a global leader in web security and web 
filtering productivity software. Websense proactively discovers and 
immediately protects against web-based threats such as spyware, phishing 
attacks, viruses, and crimeware. Recognized as one of Forbes Magazine's 
2005 Top 25 Technology Companies for the second consecutive year, 
Websense protects 24.1 million user seats, with customers ranging in 
size from 50-person organizations to many of the world’s largest 
corporations. For more information, please visit our website at 
www.websense.com.

JOB SUMMARY
Analyzes complex, network-oriented software projects and user needs to 
design, develop, test, and produce information products for the project. 
Provides input for establishing and updating department standards and 
practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*Recommends information product designs or structures working from 
project requirements and specifications
*Analyzes audience, user tasks and information needs, and translates 
these into information product content plans
*Develops content using specifications, prototypes, early software, 
interviews with engineers and other subject matter experts
*Participates in peer reviews and testing of information products, and 
initiates subject-matter expert reviews to ensure technical accuracy and 
consistency
*Produces final masters and verifies production masters, etc. 
*Provides input to software features and UI design; provides or reviews 
software messages or UI text
*Takes ownership of existing information products, identifies impact of 
new software releases, identifies fixes or improvements, and updates or 
enhances the materials as required

EXPECTATIONS
*Has a good understanding of information technology and practices for 
print-based and online products, such as Help and HTML pages
*Strong written, graphical and oral communications skills
*Demonstrates the ability to analyze information needs for a product or 
portion of a product, propose an effective design, and develop usable 
content
*Shows initiative in developing expertise on new information delivery 
methods and technologies
*Understands technical information and translates it into clear, 
consistent and accurate user assistance
*Adapts to changing requirements and project needs
*Produces output that follows the departmental and project-specific 
standards and processes
*Works well in a team environment
 
QUALIFICATIONS
*Education: BA Degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, 
Journalism, Computer Science or equivalent experience
*Experience: 5+ years software technical writing, prefer at least three 
years in fast paced software development company. Experience with 
curriculum development desirable. 
*Understanding of basic networking concepts
*Knowledge of information design and development
*Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple 
on-going projects
*Skills with FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher
 
To apply, visit www.websense.com/careers for more info and to apply 
online.

Websense offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which 
includes Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plan options, Flexible 
Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Employee 
Stock Purchase Plan, Vacation, Sick and Holiday Paid Time Off, Tuition 
Reimbursement, a Commuter Program including Public Transit and Coaster 
Subsidy, Gym Discounts and more.

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9-15-06
Online Help Writer, Carlsbad
Job Number: 21791

Technical Writer: This is a technical writer position for online help. 
Design site architecture and navigation for suite of Online Help sites. 
Groom help site architecture and search based on changing customer 
behavior patterns and emerging call drivers. Work with third party 
vendors to provide help content for company sites. Develop/enhance 
Online Help site reporting to keep up with site evolution and changing 
customer needs. Write content to address new initiatives, call drivers, 
and portal enhancements. Consult with Technical Support to develop 
content to address new short term and long term call drivers. 
Author/edit/maintain suite of Online Help sites using Content Management 
System. Work with artists, developers, quality assurance, and support 
personnel to ensure that sites are effective, robust, stable.

Person hired will be also be responsible for the following:

*KANA expert: upgrade, feature exploration, uploads, backups, 
troubleshooting, etc. 
*All Spanish projects 
*RoboHelp Support
*Various technical tasks - main contact with technical teams 
*Installation content owner 
*System Requirement content owner

Send resumes to emeline at aquent.com.

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9-12-06
Permanent Technical Writer Job #SE 642

ProEdit has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer for a 
full-time, on-site, permanent position in San Diego, CA. The position 
will be responsible for developing and writing user manuals, 
specification sheets, application notes, and installation guides for 
scientific software products. In addition, the technical writer will 
conduct research and interview subject matter experts, including 
scientists, engineers, and project managers. 

Our client is a company committed to excellence in providing the best 
genetic analysis products used for biomedical studies, agricultural 
research, and molecular medicine. They offer a generous compensation and 
benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 
disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible work hours, 
and use of an onsite fitness center. 

Qualifications for this position include:

*A minimum of five years of technical writing experience
*Knowledge of documentation production processes, tools, and scheduling
*Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry
*Hands-on experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat, and Quark Express
*Proficiency in MS Office
*Background and experience in genetics products or a related field 
helpful

If you are interested in this position, please apply on ProEdit’s web 
site at www.ProEdit.com/employment.asp or forward your resume to 
lpickett at proedit.com.

If you have additional questions, please call LaToia Pickett at 
888-776-3348, ext. 223.