SAN DIEGO CHAPTER STC JOBMAIL LISTINGS 4-2-07

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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER STC JOBMAIL LISTINGS 4-2-07

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NEW TEMPORARY/CONTRACT LISTINGS
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3-23-07
Technical Writer

Part-time qualified technical writer needed to work with our Information 
Technology (IT) Department personnel in developing computer validation 
deliverables (IQ, OQ, PQ) for multiple computer system projects as well 
as department standard operating procedures (SOPs). 
 
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, 
user manuals
*Technical expertise of 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 24 hours/week
 
Send resumes and rate information to: fcicero at favrille.com.

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3-21-07
Contract-to-hire Technical Writer (Orange County, CA) Job# NE 1050
 
ProEdit has an immediate need for a technical writer for a full-time, 
contract-to-hire position in Orange County, CA. The technical writer 
will be responsible for writing and editing technical documentation 
including detailed design documents, project plans, technical proposals, 
white papers, and other support documentation. The successful candidate 
will have a strong background in telecommunications, particularly 
product lines from the Cisco family.
 
Note: Our client has several offices located along the California coast 
and is open to hiring candidates from the North and South Regions of the 
state. There is also flexibility for some of the work to be done 
offsite. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
*A minimum of 5 years of technical writing and editing experience
*Previous experience documenting Cisco products
*Proficiency with MS Word and Visio
*The ability to communicate effectively with technical professionals 
such as engineers, project managers, and developers
*A Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications or a related field
 
Start: ASAP
Rate: 40-43/hr 1099
Contact: LaToia Pickett
888-776-3348 ext. 223
Apply at: www.ProEdit.com/employment.asp

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3-6-07
Technical Writer

Adecco Technical is currently seeking a technical writer for one of 
their clients in the Sorrento Valley area.

RESPONSIBILITIES
*Effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the 
organization and develop effective subject matter expert relationships
*Prioritize projects and effectively multitask
*Shift priorities as required and be flexible in light of schedule 
changes
*Complete verification of assigned documents
*Index and generate online help for assigned documents
*Analyze content and apply the proper flow of procedures and information 
presentation

REQUIREMENTS
*Minimum of eight years experience in a fast-paced software development 
environment
*A proven track record of initiating, researching, planning, and driving 
the completion of comprehensive, complex documentation sets
*BA/BS (English, Communications, Electronics, Computer Science, or 
related field) or equivalent experience
*Extensive experience with FrameMaker, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, 
screen capture tools, illustration software, and indexing
*Experience with WebWorks, Structured FrameMaker, XML, and localization 
a plus
*Experience with customer service documentation a plus

Adecco also has writing positions open for more junior writers with 
FrameMaker and about two years experience.

Kay Taylor, Sr. Technical Recruiter
Adecco Engineering and Technical Services
5252 Balboa Ave. Suite 502
San Diego, CA 92117
858 576 6922 x 15

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NEW DIRECT HIRE LISTINGS
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3-26-07
Technical Writer, Staff – Qualcomm – QChat Team

RESPONSIBILITIES
Writing, editing, formatting, and releasing documents in support of 
QChat product launches and maintenance releases. Will work closely with 
product team and subject matter experts to obtain information, and will 
complete all aspects of assigned writing projects. Will be expected to 
quickly come up to speed on technical subject matter and also learn to 
use departmental technical writing style guide and templates.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated ability and five to eight years experience in a technical 
communications department using tools such as MS Office, FrameMaker, 
Visio, Illustrator, or other publishing software tools. Must be able to 
learn new concepts quickly and juggle multiple tasks in a fast paced 
environment. Some experience writing content for knowledge bases or 
other online information delivery desirable. Some telecommunications 
background is desirable, but preferred candidate will have proven 
problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of English grammar and 
technical writing, and initiative.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Computer Science, Engineering, 
or equivalent degree. The position is available to new or recent college 
graduates, as long as the candidate also has the required experience in 
a technical communications department.

Send resumes to Dale at daoto at qualcomm.com

No phone calls, please.

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3-16-07
Technical Writer

Join an industry leader and be a part of a team that values integrity, 
teamwork, innovation, and a passion to succeed while promoting a 
work/life balance through humor. Our client has an immediate opening for 
a creative technical writer, an all-encompassing position where you will 
have the opportunity to review and suggest changes to content, not 
format, in developing assembly instructions, test instructions, process 
documents, reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, 
catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications in print 
or electronic media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Receives project assignments from QA pubs mgr, Manufacturing, and test 
area engineers and department representatives
*Using acceptable company templates and standards, serves manufacturing 
production and engineering personnel in creating process documentation, 
assembly instructions, test instructions, and QA check sheets for new 
and existing products
*Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to 
company corporate standards and QA departmental standards for order, 
clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
*Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in 
scope, format, and content as needed
*Complies with company standards for formatting, reproduction, and 
distribution of proprietary and non-proprietary materials
*Other duties as required 

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform 
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are 
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

*Must have experience with FrameMaker 7.0, Word, Corel Photopaint/Draw 
9.0, Adobe Acrobat and Distiller, and Agile
*Experience with the following software is preferred: Lotus Notes, 
Access, Visio 
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
*Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical 
school or 2-5 years’ related experience/training or equivalent 
combination of education and experience. 

Please send resumes or call:
Cassidy Kennedy
Sr. Recruiter
Qualstaff Resources
858-450-4290
Cassidy at Qualstaff.com

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3-15-07
Technical Writer
A leading technology company in San Diego seeks a skilled technical 
writer to create manuals and online Help for customers developing 
devices with embedded Linux kernels and file systems. Skill set needed: 
Technical writing, software development, Linux, embedded systems, and 
FrameMaker.
This is a contract position to provide the Linux-specific portion of a 
multi-writer project. The writer will be updating existing 
documentation, writing new documentation where needed, and collaborating 
with writers and engineers in various geographic locations. In addition 
to contributing to manuals, the writer may be required to write online 
Help topics and tutorials.
This position requires expertise in Linux and embedded software 
development. The successful candidate will be responsible for describing 
embedded Linux kernel configuration and cross-development for 
applications and debugging. Familiarity with IDEs and other graphical 
development tools is strongly preferred.

REQUIREMENTS
*7+ years experience in technical writing or related field, including 
physics, mathematics, or any of the sciences that include programming 
exposure
*Familiarity with Linux software development
*Familiarity with embedded systems/device software development 
*BA/BS degree or higher in computer science, English, or related field
*FrameMaker expertise

This is an onsite position in San Diego. Local candidates only.

Email Word-format resumes to jerryga at remxit.com.

Jerry Gallenson
RemX IT Staffing
Office: 858-535-4100 x209
Fax: 858-535-4110
jerryga at remxit.com

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3-12-07
Senior Technical Writer

Be a part of a team where we offer challenging work in a creative and 
rewarding environment. Solekai Systems specializes in the design and 
development of digital video and embedded device design projects. We 
offer a full range of software engineering services including system 
design, software development, and product testing. Our winning team of 
highly experienced engineers thrives on fast-paced challenges and 
problem solving. 

JOB SUMMARY
This position requires a person with a highly technical background who 
can translate technically challenging processes into documentation that 
can be used to support the validation and verification test process. The 
successful individual must be able to work well in a team setting and 
have some lead experience.  The candidate should have several years of 
previous technical writing experience for consumer products or digital 
video products.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*Creates, develops, writes, and edits instructional or test procedure 
documentation 
*Explores and researches various digital tests in order to develop 
proper verification procedures 
*Recommends formats responsive to technical and customer requirements 
*Produces products that conform to company documentation and quality 
assurance standards 
*Contributes suggestions to the team for process updates/revisions as 
needed

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
*Technical writing and documentation in test environments
*Expert in Microsoft Office including advanced features in Microsoft 
Word and Excel 
*Excellent knowledge of Visio, Subversion (SVN), or configuration 
management tool
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail 
*Strong analytical and problem resolution skills 
*Ability to understand requirement specifications and the impact on test 
documentation 
*Ability to flourish in a team environment 
*Ability to conform writing style to that required of all members of the 
team
*Ability to function as a lead in a team environment 

EDUCATION
*Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
*Five or more years of technical writing and documentation, preferably 
in test environments for consumer products or digital video products
*Two or more years functioning as a team or technical lead
*Five or more years writing systems specifications
*Several years of professional experience working with Visio, SVN, or 
other configuration management tools helpful

Christina Lasater
Recruiting Coordinator
Solekai Systems Corp
3398 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
clasater at solekai.com
www.solekai.com

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3-7-07
Senior Technical Writer

Under limited supervision, writes and edits primarily non-routine, 
complex technical documentation. This consists of publications such as 
product support literature related to the description, operation, 
maintenance and test of company products. Gathers technical information 
by consulting with supervisor, other writers and company personnel and 
by studying published material, drawings, equipment, and test 
specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES
*Assists in seeking out and proposing new technical writing technologies
*Establishes or helps establish documentation standards to be followed 
for documents and articles produced or edited by technical staff
*Observes engineering developments to determine operating procedures and 
details
*Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to set 
standards 
*Prioritizes multiple tasks and keeps team members and lead apprised of 
status
*Ensures accuracy and completeness of technical documentation
*Reviews documentation of other technical writers as requested and 
provides guidance and answers questions on their assignments, company 
products, and related technology
*Increases product knowledge and understanding of product functionality 
*Enters and reviews information and recommends revisions or changes in 
scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding
*Maintains records of work and revisions
*Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to 
illustrate material
*Assists in laying out material for publication
*Determines appropriate tools and delivery methods
*Writes clearly and concisely
*Develops complete and accurate content
*Creates materials that meet audience needs
*Follows documentation standards
*Adapts to new technologies
*Troubleshoots technological problems
*Uses technology to increase productivity
*Keeps technical skills up to date
*Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
*Displays commitment to excellence
*Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
*Applies feedback to improve performance
*Speaks clearly and persuasively
*Listens and gets clarification
*Responds well to questions
*Demonstrates group presentation skills
*Participates in meetings
*Synthesizes complex or diverse information
*Collects and researches data
*Uses intuition and experience to complement data
*Identifies data relationships and dependencies
*Designs workflows and procedures
*Prioritizes and plans work activities
*Integrates changes smoothly
*Sets goals and objectives
*Trains and mentors other technical writers