STC RMC Jobs Archive

Job Archive

Last Page Update: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Archived job postings: April - June 2002

This page contains job postings listed on the Rocky Mountain Chapter's job line from April - June 2002.

See the current job postings page for jobs posted during the current quarter. For an historical (perhaps even hysterical) perspective, visit the archived jobs pages.

6/25/2002

Direct

JOB#725

Programmer Writer

Steyer Associates, Inc.
100 % telecommuting

A permanent position is available for experienced programmer writers. Working closely with software development teams, you will research and write programming design guides and API reference documentation for software developers. You must have 5+ years of C/C++ programming experience and have excellent interviewing, organizational, and writing skills.

A degree in computer science or EE is preferred. Experience with Windows 2000, networking, modems, and device drivers is a definite plus. The work environment is flexible, including 100 % telecommuting.

Send resume via email to jobs@steyer.net.

6/17/2002

Direct

JOB#724

Marketing Communications Manager

Ionics Instrument Business Group, based in Boulder, Colorado, is the world's leading manufacturer of instruments used to measure Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Total Oxygen Demand (TOD), Sulfur and Nitrogen Oxide. We are currently looking for a Marketing Communications Manager

The successful candidate will have exceptional communications skills, a high level of creative drive and a proven ability to execute. Responsibilities include development of product collateral, advertising, direct mail, sales presentations, lead and trade-show management. The position is also responsible for supervising a marketing administrator and technical writer positions, establishing and managing marketing budgets, and leading the company's web strategy. A related bachelor's degree and related experience are required. Experience directing web/e-commerce development activities either internally or through outside vendors is highly desirable.

We offer a challenging work environment, competitive salary based on experience, and comprehensive benefits.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and salary requirements to:

Attn HR
6060 Spine Rd.
Boulder, CO. 80301
fax to:
303-581-0511
or email to:
hr@ionicsinstruments.com

Please reference requisition #339.
EEO M/F/V/D

6/10/2002

Contract

JOB#723

Filled

e-Learning Course Writer

ActiveEducation, a leader in custom, online learning development, has an immediate and ongoing need for experienced writers of computer based training courses. Currently, ActiveEducation is searching for writers with moderate to high levels of experience with scripting and programming languages-JavaScript, VBScript, C++, ASP.net, PERL, etc.

Requirements:

-- 3+ years experience technical writing

-- Aptitude for scripting and programming languages

-- Experience with instructional design theory

Please send your resume to craigw@activeed.com

www.activeeducation.com

Golden, Colorado

6/7/2002

Direct

JOB#722

Filled

Technical Editor

URS Corporation a leading worldwide consulting firm specializing in engineering, applied and environmental sciences and architectural design has an immediate need for a Technical Editor. Will edit large and complex documents related to geology, environmental compliance issues, etc. Minimum of 2 years experience editing technical documents for an environmental consulting firm. Must be deadline oriented.

We offer an attractive compensation package including flexible benefits. Our preferred method of response is by e-mail, indicating Job #02-0007667, to:

jeff_robson@urscorp.com (please copy: recruiter@urscorp.com )

Or, send a cover letter, with salary requirements, and resume (high visual quality), indicating Job #02-0007667, to:

URS Corporation
Corporate Employment Team,
8181 E. Tufts Ave.
Denver, CO 80237

Or fax to:
(303) 930-6093

No phone calls, please. Visit us at www.urscorp.com EOE M/F/D/V.

6/6/02

Direct

JOB#721

Science Professional Research Assistant

Communicate Earth science concepts for the National Snow and Ice Data Center, http://nsidc.org , at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) in Boulder by developing documentation describing remotely sensed and in-situ data holdings and associated instrumentation, algorithms, and processing.

Requires understanding of technical and scientific concepts in data sets. Write on-line and print documents for a wide variety of audiences. Solid experience in HTML and Web publishing is highly desirable. See complete job description for NSIDC-10 Professional Research Assistant at http://cires.colorado.edu/jobs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree; geoscience knowledge, polar and remote sensing; solid HTML, Web publishing, strong writing skills. UNIX, desktop publishing a plus.

Eligible for benefits package, healthcare insurance, 22 days annual vacation, excellent savings plan. To apply, email, mail or fax (303.492.1149), resume, work samples/urls, salary history, and a list of three references to:

CIRES Human Resources NSIDC-10
jobs@cires.colorado.edu
CIRES/NSIDC-10
216 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0216.

The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity / nondiscrimination institution.

5-3-2002

Direct

JOB#720

Rocky Mt. Chapter Volunteer Openings

Heads Up All You Northerners!! Our Northern Colorado SIG needs a manager. This special interest group helps keep our northern STCers technically savvy and networked with their peers by offering meetings and programs in a more local community than Denver. The current manager, Sandra Lieb, will be glad to assist in getting you up to speed on what to do, when to do it, and how to keep the ball rolling. Please contact Helen Tuttle at A1newwoman@hotmail.com.

Got the Team--Need the Manager!!

Our Membership Committee has two members plus an advisor willing to help. We need a point person to keep this valuable committee operating efficiently.

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to increase membership and to distribute STC information to chapter members and potential members. Activities include contacting and welcoming new members within three days of receiving the applications and conducting new member orientations at our monthly meetings. This committee is also responsible for having application forms and STC brochures at each meeting. Volunteer today to ensure that our new members feel welcome!!! Please contact Helen Tuttle at A1newwoman@hotmail.com.

Help Locate New Volunteers!!

Wow! How's this for fun? Your STCRMC needs a new Volunteer Coordinator. This is a great way to network and help your organization at the same time. Place ads on our job line or tech-comm discussion group. Make announcements at monthly meetings, send eblasts to the Rocky Mountain region STC, or develop your own method of introducing new volunteer openings to fellow members! This position also allows you to write bi-monthly articles for our newsletter, Technicalities, and participate in the direction of your local STC by attending monthly council meetings. Who could ask for more in a volunteer position. Please contact Helen Tuttle at A1newwoman@hotmail.com.

Help Select the Best of the Best!!

The Publications Competition Committee is looking for a co-manager. We have one person who is willing to co-manage this annual event--volunteer today to be the other co-manager. You'll be training judges, preparing the awards, coordinating the Awards Reception, processing the entries, and working with the Publicity Committee to advertise the competition--to name a few of the responsibilities. It takes many hands to conduct the chapter-level publications competitions. We need you to help coordinate a successful event with the other involved volunteers. You'll have the satisfaction of providing recognition for the best publications in our region and ensuring they get entered at the Society-level competition. Contact Helen Tuttle at A1newwoman@hotmail.com.

4-25-2002

Direct

JOB#719

Filled

Editor

My husband is just finishing up his dissertation and needs someone to complete his final set of edits. These edits are not content based, they are simple grammar, spelling and format changes. We need someone who is available immediately who has experience editing and has Word Perfect 10 and access to a laser printer.

Please contact us immediately at (303) 543-3856 to discuss your fees, credentials, and schedule. Thank you, Robin

4-17-2002

Direct

JOB#718

Filled

Technical Writer - Temp to Perm
Lionbridge
Greeley, CO

The Technical Writer is an independent, self-starter who will write and edit hardcopy material for consumer devices.

The position is temp to perm. An initial 2 month contract to be extended with possible full-time opportunities depending on success of pilot project. Weekly hours may vary from 20 to 60 hours.

The writer is only required to be on-site with the client 2/3 days a week and work from home all other times. From home, Writer must have access to good Internet connections and have the following software at their disposal: Framemaker 6, Photoshop 6, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator.

Essential Job Duties:

Develops, writes, and edits outlines, drafts, and final deliverables for review by the customer.
Researches information about the product by interviewing subject-matter experts and using the product.
Conducts internal and customer project and review meetings.
Ensures that all deliverables are reviewed by the designated QA person before the deliverables go to the client.
Performs quality checks on other writer's deliverables and ensures quality of his/her own work before handoff to customer or localization.

Required Qualifications:

College degree in related area.
3+ years experience as a technical writer recommended.
Must have proven experience of writing concise, short and succinct material.
Proficiency with recommended computers and applications; FrameMaker, MS Word, Photoshop 6, Adobe Acrobat, and Illustrator.
Experience in developing at least 3 of the following types of documentation: user manuals, service manuals, online help, administrator/programmer manuals, web content, reference manuals, white papers, brochures, technical information sheets, technical reports, web site design, training materials.

Desired Qualifications:

Previous job experience in a high-technology industry highly desirable.
Understanding of hardware and software (drivers, installers, utilities), product development, and product integration.
Excellent skills in these areas recommended: customer service, interpersonal skills, communication (verbal, written, presentation), time management, problem solving and quality control.

Contact Information:

Interested applicants should send their resume and salary requirements to Connor Robinson, connor_robinson@lionbridge.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.

4-17-2002

JOB#717

Filled

White Paper Author

The Appum Group, a leading organization specializing in the production of solution-oriented white papers for technology and enterprise businesses is seeking a technical writer with experience with financial software solutions, investment banking industries. Experience in writing topics related to mutual funds is preferred.

This contract would be for a series of white papers, and would be fee-based per project. For more information, candidates should contact:

Jonathan Kantor
President
the @ppum group
"The White Paper Company"
9400 East Iliff Avenue
Suite 194
Denver, CO. 80231
voice - (303) 750-7302
fax - (303) 750-8433
www.whitepapercompany.com

Technical Writer

Filled

Experience required:

3+ years writing for software programs (internet experience a
plus)
Writing technical white papers and network-application
documentation
Working within a development process
Documenting process flow
Developing and working within a style guide and following standards

Additional skills desired:

FrameMaker, RoboHelp, and advanced MS Word.
Knowledge of the following operating systems: Solaris, Linux
Knowledge of HTML, XML
Knowledge of RUP, XP, and UML

Job Description
Our technical writers are responsible for determining documentation requirements to support projects, and completing the end-user doc sets. They estimate project schedules and work comfortably within a well-defined development process. They actively participate in the development process by acting as technical scribes, capturing requirements and design details. This unusually technical role provides a terrific opportunity for interested writers to acquire skills in system analysis and to further their knowledge of software infrastructure.

About Jabber, Inc.
Jabber is the developer of the world's most widely used open platform for extensible Instant Messaging and presence management applications. It is a commercial software company that has its roots in the Jabber Open Source project. With over 60,000 servers deployed, Jabber has been adopted in the telecommunications, enterprise and software development markets. See www.jabber.com.

Send resumes to Catherine Dodson at cdodson@jabber.com or
1899 Wynkoop
Suite 600
Denver, CO 80202
Fax: 303.295.3584

No phone inquiries please.