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Title: Sr. Technical Writer posted on 2014-12-09 17:43:59 Job Description:Client is seeking a resource to perform a variety of technical writing and training tasks. These tasks include designing, writing/creating, and updating user documentation and/or help systems for custom-designed computer applications, developing and posting web content about a variety of subjects, and developing/delivering training materials and courses. -The goal is strategic optimization of MDOT's investment and operational infrastructure to enable business and IT agility. Skills Required -Senior technical writer writes a variety of manuals, online help, training materials, technical articles, reports, and/or brochures for a wide range of uses. - May be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document. -Technical Writer capabilities with 8 or more years of experience in the field or in a related area. -Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. -Performs a variety of tasks. - May lead and direct the work of others. -Typically reports to a manager, technical project coordinator, or head of a unit/department. -A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. -This category requires a person with directly related knowledge and experience in the areas of computer and applications related end user and support personnel training requirements. -Tasks may include identifying the training needs of potential participants, preparation of training plans and schedules, developing course materials, preparation of computerized training exercises and conducting training sessions. - Individuals proposed for this category must possess superior communications and interpersonal skills. Skills Preferred-Experience Required - A writing sample which must be: - Written by the resource - A sample of user documentation - At least five pages long. Eight years experience creating complex documents in Microsoft Word, including experience creating/using master/sub documents, templates, tables of contents, indices, cross-references; hypertext, graphics, and macro development. -Eight years experience using advanced features to create graphic images in complex documents with the following programs: -Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, SnagIt, Paintbrush, etc. -Eight years experience in IT technical writing creating reference, training, technical documentation, and end-user support materials. -Eight years experience creating custom documentation in a client/server or web-based environment including interactions with multiple stakeholders, such as business owners, system users, administrators, analysts, programmers, and managers. -Two years experience creating training curricula and materials, including outlines, flowcharts, diagrams and general reference material for advanced technical training in the use of custom-developed client/server or web-based applications. -Two years experience in designing and creating on-line help systems. -Two years experience in classroom training on the efficient and effective use of computer systems and applications. -Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. -Ability to focus on the details of a project, ensuring that documentation is complete, formatted consistently, uses correct spelling and grammar, etc. -Ability to use verbal language to communicate questions, concerns, needs, risks, issues, etc. Experience Preferred Education Required Bachelors Degree in any major. INTERVIEW PROCESS: In Person Salary: 00 *Click here to view full job description and apply <http://www.ejobsville.com/display-job/308458> (Registration not mandatory to apply for this job)* ------------------------------ Best regards, eJobsVille.com - For The Best Tech Jobs In Town -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MCMS" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mcms+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to mcms@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mcms. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
