RFC Series Editor Search Announcement
RFC Series Editor Publishing Internet Standards for the World Position location: Anywhere in the world. The Internet Engineering Task Force (www.ietf.org) seeks a part-time editor to assume overall responsibility for the quality, continuity, and evolution of the Request for Comments (RFC) Series, the Internet's seminal technical standards and publications series. The IETF is an international standards organization engaged in the development of new specifications for the Internet's infrastructure. The mission of the IETF is to make the Internet work better by producing high quality, relevant technical documents that influence the way people design, use, and manage the Internet and its protocols. The RFC Series Editor has both operational and policy development responsibilities, including the editorial management of the RFC Series and the development of policies for editing, publishing, archiving, and accessing RFCs. Editorial management includes supervising the RFC Production Center and the RFC Publisher contractors, which review, prepare and publish RFC Series documents. For a detailed job description please see http://www.rfc-editor.org/rse/RSE-Position-Description.html. Qualifications include a BA degree or equivalent experience; experience managing a matrixed, multi- vendor operation; significant editorial and publishing experience desired; and familiarity with a wide range of Internet technologies and terminology. Requires excellent communication skills in English. Averages approximately 20 hours/week; requires international travel. The RSOC is hoping to make an appointment in October, but the position is open till filled. Send resume, salary requirements, and references in strict confidence to rse-sea...@iab.org. Fred Baker Chair RFC Series Oversight Committee ___ IETF-Announce mailing list IETF-Announce@ietf.org https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf-announce
RFC Series Editor Search Announcement
The Internet Engineering Task Force is seeking an RFC Series Editor (RSE). The RSE has overall responsibility for the quality, continuity, and evolution of the Request for Comments (RFC) Series, the Internet's seminal technical standards and publications series. The position has operational and policy development responsibilities. The overall leadership and supervision of RFC Editor function is the responsibility of the RFC Series Editor. The RSE is a senior professional who must be skilled in leading, managing and enhancing a critical, multi-vendor, global information service. The following qualifications are desired: 1. Leadership and management experience. In particular, demonstrated experience in strategic planning and the management of entire operations. Experience that can be applied to fulfill the tasks and responsibilities described in RFC Editor Model (version 2) http://www.ietf.org/id/draft-iab-rfc-editor-model-v2-02.txt. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and technical terminology related to the Internet a must; additional languages a plus. 3. Experience with editorial processes. 4. Familiar with a wide range of Internet technologies. 5. An ability to develop a solid understanding of the IETF, its culture and RFC process. 6. Ability to work independently, via email and teleconf, with strong time management skills. 7. Willingness and ability to travel as required. 8. Capable of effectively functioning in a multi-actor and matrixed environment with divided authority and responsibility; ability to work with clarity and flexibility with different constituencies. 9. Experience as an RFC author desired. More information about the position can be found at http://www.rfc-editor.org/rse/RSE-position.html. The RSE reports to the RFC Series Oversight Committee (RSOC). Expressions of interest in the position, CV (including employment history), compensation requirements, and references should be sent to the RSOC search committee at rse-sea...@iab.org Applications will be kept confidential. The application period is open until the position is filled. Questions are to be addressed to rse-sea...@iab.org. The RSOC will interview interested parties at the IETF meeting in Quebec City that begins July 24, 2011. Fred Baker Chair RFC Series Oversight Committee ___ IETF-Announce mailing list IETF-Announce@ietf.org https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf-announce
