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Last Page Update: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Archived job postings: October - December 2003

This page contains job postings listed on the Rocky Mountain Chapter's job line from October - December  2003.

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.

12/22/2003
Job #849
Direct

Technical Writer II-IV
ADIC
8560 Upland Drive
Englewood, CO

Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop end user hardware and/or software documentation. Documentation sets consist of operator guides, installation guides, maintenance guides, planning guides, SCSI reference manuals, and related online help. Documentation is prepared for branded and OEM releases, delivered via pdf and HTML.
• Design, develop, and edit online help to support product software and GUIs. Ability to author online help in RoboHelp. Experience with DreamWeaver MX helpful.
• Take cues from design documentation and information provided by subject matter experts to create product documentation for the appropriate target audience. This includes the development of text, screen captures, conceptual illustrations, and other related materials.
• Apply adopted writing styles and documentation formats.

Qualifications:

• Evidence of personal and professional energy, excellence, and experience.
  BS in Technical Communications or equivalent. Education + experience will be considered.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• 3+ years experience writing hardware/software documentation for printed, online, and Web distribution via Quadralay.
• Strong demonstrated abilities in writing, editing, and document project management, including:
  • Research, assimilate, and apply information found in design documentation.
  • Able to generate information and procedural content from hands-on interaction with hardware/software products.
• In-depth knowledge of FrameMaker, the Corel Suite of applications, RoboHelp, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong HTML and CSS skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate documentation in a fast-paced, short-turnaround environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate development activities (content outlines, reviews, schedules, etc.) with product managers, project managers, engineers, developers, test engineers, customer service representatives and peer writers.
• Excellent writing skills and verbal interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team of writers, delegate tasks, maintain schedules, and negotiate workloads.

Please email resume and salary history to Denver.jobs@adic.com. For information about our company, please visit our website at www.adic.com. EEOC

12/22/2003
Job #848
Direct

Quality Assurance Technicians (three positions)
Denver, CO

Summary: Enhances departmental financial publications by proofreading, fact checking, and copyediting during the production process to ensure that the final product is accurate, professional, and of the highest quality. 

Key Responsibilities: Ensuring that every aspect of a financial report is checked for accuracy, validity, proper grammar, and correct style through four stages, ensuring that background data is thorough and accurate, ensuring that the graphics layouts accurately represent the data and are aesthetically pleasing, reviewing the text for grammar, style, and clarity to accurately reflect the data, and reviewing the finished documents for completeness, color, and print quality. 

Education: BA degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent work experience required. 

Experience: At least two plus years of previous experience in a work area that required and developed knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic knowledge of financial presentation concepts and arithmetic. 

Skills / Licenses / Certification(s): Strong written and oral communication skills required in a teamwork setting. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required to fulfill the job responsibilities. Ability to manage production processes and flexibility to handle frequently changing deadlines. 

Equipment / Software: PC, basic knowledge of Word and Excel 

Other Comments / Success Factors: Heavy overtime during the "busy season," January through May. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Coordinator, the QA technicians perform additional services for other departments, i.e., proofreading press releases, letters, technical manuals, etc. 

Job Requisitions T-DEN-045, T-DEN-046, and T-DEN-047 

Please send a cover letter and resume to the address below or you may apply by fax at (303) 534-0615. 

Electronic resumes can be e-mailed to resumesdenver@lipper.reuters.com. No phone calls please. 

Lipper Human Resources 
RE: Job Requisition #T-DEN-045 
1380 Lawrence Street 
Suite 900
Denver, CO 80204

12/21/2003
Job #847
Direct

Filled

Associate Technical Writer
Gambro BCT
Lakewood, CO

FUNCTION:

Working under general supervision, provides communication support by developing marketing and/or technical materials for Gambro's businesses, product lines and corporate services, directed at external customer and/or internal audiences.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge necessary to perform at this level is generally acquired through a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least one year relevant experience, or an Associate's degree and at least three to five years relevant experience.
• Ability to demonstrate professional level communication skills in writing/editing, graphic design, or project management as required.
• Organization skills and the demonstrated ability for attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and comfortably with all levels within the businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with vendors including selection, specification of projects, negotiation and quality checks.
• Endurance and the tenacity to work on complex, detailed projects through completion.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing systems and competency in PC usage.
• Demonstrated team oriented behavior and ability to work well in collaborative relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains basic knowledge of the businesses' products and the therapies in which they are used.
• Maintains general knowledge of industry and Gambro regulatory, marketing, linguistic, and publication standards and applies this knowledge to the completion of all projects.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, internal customers, and external vendors.
• With guidance from department manager and senior staff members,  works with internal customers to produce creative materials that address sales/marketing or technical problems of moderate complexity within areas of responsibility.
• Has frequent contacts with vendors and/or internal customers on routine matters, implementing the various tactics required of the job. Frequently makes decisions on routine matters, clearing all nonroutine issues with department manager or lead project manager.
• Forecasts and meets project deadlines and budgets. Takes the initiative to report on project status; anticipates and alerts manager and internal customers of potential project difficulties.
• Maintains and communicates accurate reports of project time and expenses.
• Participates in department activities and contributes to a teamwork environment, operating according to the group's agreed upon expectations.
• Assists in the maintenance of art, photo, and electronic and printed document files to meet departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Meets department revenue goals as determined with the department manager.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.

Please apply online at www.gambro.com to job id:  8098.

Quality Assurance Technician

Lipper Inc., a global mutual fund data provider is currently recruiting for a permanent, full-time Quality Assurance Technician in Denver, CO.

Summary: Enhances departmental financial publications by proofreading, fact checking, and copyediting during the production process to ensure that the final product is accurate, professional, and of the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities:  Ensuring that every aspect of a financial report is checked for accuracy, validity, proper grammar, and correct style through four stage, ensuring that background data is thorough and accurate, ensuring that the graphics layouts accurately represent the data and are aesthetically pleasing, reviewing the text for grammar, style, and clarity to accurately reflect the data, and reviewing the finished documents for completeness, color, and print quality.

Education:  BA degree in English, journalism, communications, or related  field, or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:  At least two plus years of previous experience in a work area that required and developed knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic knowledge of financial presentation concepts and arithmetic.

Skills / Licenses / Certification(s):  Strong written and oral communication skills required in a teamwork setting. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required to fulfill the job responsibilities. Ability to manage production processes and flexibility to handle frequently changing deadlines.

Equipment / Software:  PC, basic knowledge of Word and Excel

Other Comments / Success Factors:  Heavy overtime during the "busy season," January through May. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Coordinator, the QA technicians perform additional services for other departments, i.e., proofreading press releases, letters, technical manuals, etc.

Job Requisition #DEN055-03

Please send a cover letter and resume to the address below or you may apply by fax at (303) 534-0615.  Electronic resumes can be e-mailed to resumesdenver@lipper.reuters.com. No phone calls please.

Lipper Human Resources
RE: Job Requisition #DEN055-03
1380 Lawrence Street
Suite 900
Denver, CO  80204

Filled

Technical Writer
Westminster, CO
http://www.trimble.com

Come work as a fulltime member of the Trimble Office Software Group development team.  We need an experienced technical communicator to create the documentation portion of our software products.  Our mandate is to create easy-to-learn software.  The Help system is seen as a primary component of this requirement.  

This job is located in the Trimble Westminster office.  The Office Software Group is responsible for creating the office software component of the Trimble's survey and construction positioning solutions.  Job responsibilities include participating in design team meetings, estimating documentation resources required, outlining and writing help for software, creating easy-to-understand graphics, defining and executing usability research, and managing documentation and translation projects.  We are looking for someone with some creative presentation and/or training background.  If you ever wanted to have an impact on creating a usable and easy-to-learn software product, this could be your job. 

Technical Writing Skills:

• Skilled with tools of trade: Microsoft Word, eHelp RoboHelp Classic, RoboDemo, Adobe FrameMaker, Acrobat and the graphics tool of your choice
• Minimum of 4 years of technical communication experience required
• Research and develop content for easy-to-use help
• Development of training materials to be included with help system
• Manage documentation and translation projects - from estimates of work to on-time deliverables
• Contribute to ongoing effort of development team to create an easy-to-use and easy-to-learn software product

In addition to skill with the English language and working knowledge of the tools of a technical communicator, a background in engineering, surveying, or one of the physical sciences is almost necessary.  You will need to be able to explain how GPS - or something of equivalent complexity - works.

Please send a resume in PDF, Word or plain text format to:

Meredith Curtin
Meredith_curtin@trimble.com
Documentation Manager
Office Software Group

Note: Because of the end-of-year holiday's, please do not expect a reply until the week of January 5th.  Thank you.

Filled

Semi-entry Technical Writer (6 months - 1.5 years experience)

Our client company is one of the top ten companies to work for in Colorado.  They have a fantastic reputation for employee satisfaction and offer terrific benefits.  The day to day duties will be producing end user manuals of medical products, marketing materials and internal documents.  Candidates will be writing, editing, and formatting. Candidates must be people oriented and able to multi-task as they will be expected to juggle multiple projects at one time.

Candidates must have:

• Entry level experience with technical documentation
• An understanding of Framemaker
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• A pleasant; Get the job done attitude
• A B.S. or B.A. in related field.

Anyone interested in applying for the position should contact James Price at 303.224.4534 or he can be reached by email at jprice@aerotek.com

Coordinator of Educational Technology

This position will be jointly supervised by the Boulder Campus Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Campus Computing and the Dean of the School of Education (SOE). Primary supervision and evaluation will be the responsibility of the SOE and will be implemented by the Dean.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 40%  
  Assist faculty in the SOE to learn about and experiment with technology tools (whiteboards, projection systems, digital cameras, etc.) and to develop applications to support teaching and research. In conjunction with SOE faculty members and Information Technology Services (ITS), identify technology enhanced learning programs and assist in the exploration and use of advanced support tools.
• 20%  
  Work closely with ITS and the SOE technology team to assess SOE instructional and research technology needs and to address issues and resolve problems as they arise. Utilize the ITS coordinator to access other ITS resources as needed. Meet with ITS and the SOE technology team regularly to convey project status reports, request needed assistance, and exchange information.
• 15%  
  Coordinate the SOE technology team, as time permits, to assist faculty members to troubleshoot desktop hardware and software problems, install software, and locate support resources outside the SOE.
• 5%  
  Coordinate the work of student assistants by assigning faculty projects to students, helping them get the projects off the ground, establishing measures of effectiveness, holding student workers accountable for results and evaluating student job performance.
• 5%  
  Meet regularly with other distributed academic computing support consultants to share information, compare notes and develop a campus level view of instructional support needs.
• 5%  
  Create periodic written reports of projects status. Evaluation - in consultation with the AVC, ITS and the SOE technology team, assist in the development of criteria for evaluating the success of the Distributed Academic Support (DACS) Program and in gathering and providing feedback about successes and areas for improvement of the instructional technology implementation in the SOE.
• 5%  
  Grant writing - in consultation with SOE faculty, develop a process to solicit potential funding for instructional technology projects (including internal and external funding) and assist in the writing of grant proposals.
• 5%  
  Participate in training and professional development activities as identified with and agreed to by the team's faculty advisor, the AVC and ITS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with some preparation in general education and/or teacher education or at least two years of experience in providing instructional technology user support.
• Minimum of three years knowledge of and experience in (a) computer hardware and software, including Macintosh and Windows operating systems, and (b) local area networks as they apply to the instructional use of technology in schools and universities.
• Excellent communications, leadership, project management and presentation skills.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to a diverse and large constituency and the ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff members.

• Background and/or experience in instructional applications of technology in school and university settings.
• Strong background in current research in technology and its application to educational practice.
• Experience in the use and design of computer resources about computer technologies (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, e-mail, web-based applications, etc.).
• Knowledge of instructional software tools suitable for school and college level instruction.
• Expertise in statistical and other data analysis software.
• Familiarity with resources (including personnel as well as technology) on the CU-Boulder campus.

Appointment and Salary

This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE position. The successful candidate will be hired as a professional exempt employee. Starting annual salary range will be $45,000 - $47,000. Benefits include 22 working days vacation, 10 working days sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.

Application Process

To apply, submit letter of application, current resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Letter should address interest in and qualifications for position. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2003, with position remaining open until filled. Start date as soon as possible.

Send completed applications to:
Lorrie A, Shepard, Dean
School of Education
Campus Box 249 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0249

Applications can be submitted electronically as WORD or PDF email attachments to Pat.Mcdonald@colorado.edu.

Revised 1/7/2004

Science Communications Manager

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, serves as a national information and referral center in support of snow and ice research. The Science Communications Manager provides management in support of NSIDC's science mission and user community. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of proven, first-line direct supervision of people, as well as
project and resource management and expertise to supervise 16 people in the following areas: science/technical writing, outreach, interface to the scientific community (user services), web, graphics, and science library. The remainder of the job is technical, with the incumbent working as a specialist in one of the above communication areas. The Science Communications Manager has overall responsibility for 1) NSIDC's presence to the public, including user interaction, web presence, and outreach activities. 2) tracking and supporting use of NSIDC-archived
data, and for developing documentation for archived data. 3) creating and archiving NSIDC publications. The position reports to the NSIDC Deputy Director. Requires Bachelors degree and 3 years supervisory experience. See complete job description at http://nsidc.org/about/jobs.html

The position will be filled as a Professional Research Assistant at the University of Colorado at Boulder and will be eligible for employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation per year and an excellent savings plan. No interviewing assistance and no relocation assistance are available for this position. To apply, email
jobs@cires.colorado.edu, or mail or fax (303.492.1149), the job code, a letter of interest, full resume, salary history, and list of three references to:

CIRES Human Resources
Job Code NSIDC-19
216 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0216

The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Filled

Translator - English to Italian

Position Description: We are looking for someone to translate computer data entry field labels from English to Italian. You will be working from an Excel spreadsheet and entering the information into an AS400. To help you with context, we will show you how the AS400 system works and be available to answer questions. Documentation is also available to answer questions and help with context. Because the context is not always obvious, we require that the work be done on site. We estimate the job to take 4-6 weeks (based on the time it took for the German and French translations). Start date and hours worked per week are flexible. Comfortable, casual work environment.

Company: Dent Wizard International. Dent Wizard, a division of Manheim Auctions,  is the industry leader in paintless dent repair on vehicles.

Location: Golden, Colorado

Required Qualifications: Proven ability to translate computer data entry field labels from English to Italian.

Desired Qualifications: Experience using an AS400 computer

Contact: Linda Jehle via email at linda.jehle@cox.com. Include a quick explanation of your qualifications and your phone number.

Filled

Technical Writer
Louisville, CO
http://www.latis.com

Latis Networks, a network security software company, seeks an experienced Technical Writer for a 3-6 month contract (1099) position in Louisville, CO (open to working remotely).

Latis Networks provides a suite of network security software products which protect against network security breaches by proactively identifying and repairing security holes as well as by detecting and blocking network attacks in real-time. Designed for medium- to enterprise-sized organizations, the StillSecure suite is affordable, easy to use, and managed from a Web-based interface.

Latis is committed to customer-centered product design, development, and sales processes. Reporting to the VP of Customer Experience, teaming with content developers, and working closely with management and product teams, this seasoned Technical Writer will be responsible for creating and revising technical content related to the StillSecure VAM product.

Experience and skills:

• 5+ years experience as a technical writer
• Good command of the English language and utilization of communication skills
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, networking, security, IT, and viruses
• Good Internet search skills

Must be able to:

• Accept general direction and specific assignments from Sr. Technical Writer
• Ability to work independently to gather, organize, synthesize, and evaluate information to provide accurate, thorough results
• Pay extreme attention to detail
• Use analytical and logical thinking
• Learn process and new technologies quickly

General:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent cross-functional skills, specifically working with software development teams, designers, business analysts, QA, operations, and all levels of management
• Proven ability to solve problems and deliver in a high pressure, fast-paced environment with busy subject matter experts

No 3rd party firms or candidates requiring relocation or sponsorship will be considered at this time.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Karla Griffin (kgriffin@latis.com).

Business Documentation Specialist
6 month contract
Central Denver location

The Business Documentation Specialist will be responsible for Instructional Development and Design. Responsibilities include: 

• Creating and/or maintaining AT&T specific paper based or electronic training material using industry standard design principles. 
• Management of individual projects - serve as Single Point of Contact to internal/external clients, Planning and SMEs. 
• Communication and negotiation across organizational boundaries (COEs, Planning, Shared Services, eLearning) not only within ABLS, but also with line SMEs, process and systems partners and stakeholders.
• Organizing and performing tasks and projects supporting ABLS, client organizations and possibly the entire business unit (this position influences decisions made on subject matter, length of course, and mode of delivery). 
• Risk Management - must have the initiative to take immediate action to minimize jeopardy situations including escalating issues to immediate supervisor/team leader.
• Project Management - manages the development process within work group or on cross-functions teams (must be aware of various ABLS programs, processes and policies, and can provide training guidance to less experienced course designers).

The Business Documentation Specialist must be able to: 

• Understand and be able to apply design applications, have good command of the English language and basic knowledge of one or more software design tools.
• Coordinate project teams, utilize project management and communication skills. 
• Accept general direction and specific course development assignments from Design Manager. 
• Function independently in determining course structure and incorporating blended solutions, as well as collaborate and be open to accepting suggestions/input for determining solutions.
• Identify non-routine problems. Utilize a wide range of input (vendor, process, SME, ect.) can develop solutions to a wide range of problems. Implements decisions agreed upon by client, Planning, project team, etc. 
• Demonstrate (intermediate) design skills in courseware creation acquired via prof org; at least 2 years of experience in writing courseware, methods and procedures, detailed documents, etc. May be required to report to either Denver CO or Cincinnati OH.

Send resumes to:

Kristen DesPalmes
Sr. Technical Recruiter
modis
303 796-7500 ext 229 office
888 702-7500 ext 229 toll free
Kristen.DesPalmes@modisit.com

Technical Trainer/Writer (2 positions)

Ajilon Consulting has 2 openings for a Technical Trainer/Writer in Denver.  This position is a long term consulting position.  Full benefits are provided.  Please send resumes to stephanie.head@ajilon.com  This position will be as a Consultant with Ajilon Consulting on site at a client site.

Technical Training and Writing Skills:

Information Designer/Graphic Designer (freelance)
Louisville, CO
http://www.latis.com

Are you great at turning abstract concepts into compelling visuals, diagrams and flash demos? Then we need you! We're looking for a freelancer or a design firm that believes that an effective designing process requires becoming part of the client's team.

Please submit samples of your work or a URL where it can be viewed, along with a resume in PDF, Word or plain text format to:

Senior Design Planner
Louisville, CO
http://www.latis.com

Teaming with customers and the product team, this experienced designer will gather insights and information to design the products our customers want and need. Responsibilities include defining and executing customer research plans, writing use cases and scenarios, participating in design team meetings, making prototypes and running alpha and beta programs. 

This is a critical role and requires:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent cross-functional skills, specifically working with software development teams, designers, business analysts, QA, operations, and all levels of management
• Proven ability to solve problems and deliver in a high pressure, fast-paced environment with busy subject matter experts
• 4-8 years of design planning, interaction design, interface design or related role required.

Please submit samples of your work or a URL where it can be viewed, along with a resume in PDF, Word or plain text format to:

Webmaster
Part-time contractor with the potential for fulltime employment.
Louisville, CO
http://www.latis.com

Latis Networks provides a suite of network security software products which protect against network security breaches by proactively identifying and repairing security holes as well as by detecting and blocking network attacks in real-time. Designed for medium- to enterprise-sized organizations, the StillSecure suite is affordable, easy to use, and managed from a Web-based interface.

Latis is committed to customer-centered product design, development and sales processes. Reporting to the VP of Customer Experience, teaming with content developers, and working closely with management and product teams, this seasoned Webmaster will be responsible for the design, deployment of new functionality as well as the maintenance of Latis' Web site to deliver exceptional and intentional user experiences.

This opportunity offers a fun, fast-paced, progressive environment for a candidate looking for big picture involvement and hands-on implementation.

Experience and skills:

• 6+ years experience as a Webmaster, application designer, developer or related role

Interface and interaction design

• Strong understanding of HTML layout and either PHP or .jsp scripting
• Web page layout experience and an eye for design detail
• Familiar with web site/application best practices

Technical

• Experienced with interfacing Web sites with SQL databases (MySQL, PosGres, etc.)
• Experience implementing sites with html, dhtml, jsp, java script, tomcat jakarata
• Experienced enough with UNIX to troubleshoot and serve as a junior admin for the web site server
• Implemented Model-view-controller interface designs
• Implemented SQL database queries, manipulation, and import/export scripts

Management

• Familiar and experience with change management procedures, change
• Have performed web site/application security review
• Proven ability to write technical specifications
• Proven project management skills

General

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent cross-functional skills, specifically working with software development teams, designers, business analysts, QA, operations, and all levels of management
• Proven ability to solve problems and deliver in a high pressure, fast-paced environment with busy subject matter experts
• Proven ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects

We offer a competitive salary and benefits in an environment that supports individual development and recognizes your achievements.  No 3rd party firms, or candidates requiring relocation or sponsorship will be considered at this time.

Please submit samples of your work or a URL where it can be viewed, along with a resume in PDF, Word or plain text format to:

Jenny Harris, Recruiting Manager
jenny@mobiusvc.com

Web Application Designer
Louisville, CO
http://www.latis.com

This position is responsible for designing, developing and integrating Web-based applications to deliver the next generation of network security management products. Experience implementing user-centered, task-based design methodology is essential. 3-5 years of of Web application design, interface design, production, and development required.

Please submit samples of your work or a URL where it can be viewed, along with a resume in PDF, Word or plain text format to:

TW-589 Technology Journalist/Writer (staff)
Location: Redmond, WA (full relocation package)
Salary: BOE

Microsoft is taking a new approach to creating online help for the next generation of Windows. Rather than hiring traditional  technical writers, they are looking for people with experience writing how-to articles for technology-oriented consumer magazines 
like PC Magazine or technology-oriented consumer websites like pcworld.com to help create the Windows user interface.

Microsoft is putting a LOT of time and resources into making the next generation of Windows easier to use, so if you want to make a difference to a few billion people, this is the job for you!

This is a full-time staff position in Redmond, WA (no telecommuting, sorry) with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Full relocation packages available.

Note: To be considered apply for job TW-589 at http://www.prospring.net/Jobs/jobs.html

Requirements:

• 2+ years writing articles for technology-oriented consumer  magazines or technology-oriented consumer websites (Required)
• Must have a passion for helping people understand technology (Required)
• Degree in journalism a plus.

Filled

Technical Writer/Software Tester

As a Technical Writer / Software Tester, you will interact with our development team and product managers to test and ensure the quality of our software.  Responsibilities include testing of products using existing test scripts and specifications, to ensure that systems meet quality standards and conform to requirements.  Analyzing facts and circumstances, recognizing the need for action and taking constructive
steps to resolve problems within the limits of the established boundaries.  Providing technical support for beta test sites.  Writing test reports which identify results of all reviews and tests performed. Reviewing design specifications for clarity, completeness, consistency, general content and user friendliness.

Will also research, gather, and analyze basic technical information from testing specifications and activity and write text using this material. Is responsible for editing, writing and formatting users' guides, system administrator guides, tutorials and other technical publications.  Uses prior system testing knowledge to verify the accuracy of documentation written.  Understands users' level of proficiency and prepares documents following standard guidelines for technical publications.  Assists in
the design of final camera ready copy and works with printers and typesetters on final copy.  Follows predetermined style guidelines for technical publications.

Position requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.  1-2 years prior technical writing experience preferred.  Must be accurate, thorough, with a good attention to detail.  Must be able to use analytical and logical thinking.  Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities is a must.  Familiarity with MS Windows, database applications or MS Access, and Internet Explorer desired.
Candidate must have patience and the organizational skills to test, retest, and record problems and ensure they have been corrected.  Most importantly, interpersonal skills are needed to gather information and communicate with associates.  Curiousity and the desire to understand and solve problems is essential.

SPECTRUM offers a great Downtown Denver location, a business casual work environment, 100% paid employee medical, vision, and dental, 401k plan, life insurance, education assistance, Microsoft certification, and much more.  No phone calls please.  Submit your resume to resumes@spectrumhr.com.

EOE M/F/D/V

Technical Writers

Centrix Financial currently has 2 openings for Technical Writers.  We are located just south of the Denver Tech Center.

• Responsible for assisting in the creation of documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs) required for any project
• Responsible for participating and documenting development/implementation planning meeting
• Responsible for reporting updates to projects and document timeframes
• Participate in interview process of subject-matter experts and document system requirements from those meetings
• Submit drafts to team lead
• Participate in planning with team leaders, project management as required to arrive at submission dates for drafts
• Communicate results, status to team lead on timely basis
• Document standard processes and work flow

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Two years related experience and/or training.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a software development and an implementation environment
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret software development and implementation artifacts is essential
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Viso, MS Project and other software as required
• It is required to have multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Should have excellent interpersonal skills

Send resume via email to jadams@centrixfinancial.com or fax to 303-225-1313, Attention Jill Adams

Filled

Technical Writer
RTP, LLC (www.rtp.com) 
Avon, Colorado (Vail area)

Description:

Resort Technology Partners, LLC (RTP), founded in 1997, is the industry leading developer of innovative technology solutions for the resort and recreation industry.  Based in Avon, Colorado, RTP software manages a majority of the major ski resorts in North America including Vail, Aspen, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Breckenridge, Keystone, Northstar, Jackson Hole and many more. Our staff consists of more than 60 professionals specializing in software & interactive design, development, consulting, implementation and support.

Located at the base of Beaver Creek Resort, RTP is a progressive and dynamic workplace. We hire only top professionals committed to leading the resort industry in client service, software development and interactive services.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates to provide leadership in all aspects of product documentation for a new enterprise framework built on the latest Microsoft technologies. The RTP|ONE Enterprise Framework is a platform that will provide the foundation for the next generation of .NET-based transaction and order processing applications.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for product documentation of all project and program deliverables, including: documentation standards, design documentation, user manuals, data dictionary and technical documentation.
• Required participation in project planning and scheduling to fully manage all product documentation tasks.
• Participate fully with development team to thoroughly understand development process and product deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years developing technical documentation.
• Expert level experience with standard communication development tools - especially  RoboHelp 
• High technical aptitude and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Superior writing, editing, and communication skills are required, as are recent technical documentation work samples.

This is a contract position and requires the candidate to be onsite in the Avon office at least three days per week. To apply for this position, please email your resume to   <email address removed on request>. Please, no phone calls.

• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, including developers and technical support personnel, to gather content for technical communication deliverables.  
• Develop thorough product knowledge and synthesize informaiton for specific content levels.  
• Research and recommend media for technical communication delivery, including Internet, Help Systems, and Multimedia. Understand and employ communication development tools, such as FrontPage and RoboHelp and related scripting languages and metalanguages such as HTML, XML, JavaScript, and VB Script.  
• Create conceptual technical structures for managing the flow and storage of information. Employ applicable knowledge management principles and technologies. 
• Develop prototype models and technical communication products, applying principles related to user cognition, human factors, usability, and interface design. 
• Employ information design principles of writing, design, and editing to the development of technical content. Apply technical and creative skills to communication product development. 
• Participate with systems development, product marketing, quality assurance, and technical support teams throughout product development process.  

• Two to five years technical communication experience preferably in a software development environment. MS in Technical Communications, or a related degree preferred.  
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver various media of communication including hard copy, online help, web, and multimedia. Solid understanding of at least two communication media and associated design principles, development techniques, and software. Solid written and visual design communication skills. Proven ability to follow defined protocols of technical communication. Project management and planning ability.  
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communications; solid information or graphic design skills. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in more than one of the following domains: product, system, or software development; technical support; interface design; usability; web development; software product internationalization and globalization; and project management.
• Ability to conceptualize and synthesize technical subject matter for disparate technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure and under changing requirements and timeframes. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Persistence and follow-through a must. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to gain cooperation.
• Team player. 

Filled

Senior Technical Writer

CreekPath Systems, Inc., a developer of cutting-edge storage management software, is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to work in the Longmont, Colorado office. This is a challenging position as the lead technical writer, offering autonomy and satisfaction by writing and maintaining the document set.

Responsibilities:

• Create documentation plans
• Manage and execute documentation projects on time for a complex storage management software product, including online help for the GUI, installation and user guides, release notes, and technical field alert documentation.
• Maintain and update FrameMaker/WebWorks-based toolset.
• Update documentation standards and templates.

Required skills:

• Excellent writing, editing, and organization skills.
• Self-sufficient with an ability to learn new technologies by talking to developers and working with the product.
• Knowledge of product documentation usability.
• Ability to design documentation for both print and online delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to contribute to the success of others and the overall team.

Qualifications:

• Related degree or equivalent experience required, preferably a Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, or Journalism.
• 5+ years solid technical writing experience, preferably as a sole or lead technical writer.
• Proficient in FrameMaker and knowledge of HTML.
• Some experience using WebWorks Publisher and Dreamweaver desired.
• Experience writing for storage management, Fibre Channel, or SAN technologies desired.

This is a full-time position with the possibility of moving from contract to regular employee status.

Send a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@creekpath.com.

Writer/Editor
Volt Technical Services
Colorado Springs

• Design and production of briefings and documentation from engineering staff
• Graphics and illustrator expertise
• Knowledge and ability to use English grammar
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be highly creative and innovative and provide quick-reaction responses
• Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Word, to include the ability to design Word templates, customize styles, implement custom bullets and numbering , and generate automatic table of contents for large documents
• Technical background in engineering, engineering support or related role.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred experience:

• Familiar with Desktop Publishing, Front Page 98, and DoD publications

• Familiar with Missile Defense terminology

Send resume via email to: dbale@volt.com

Filled

Technical Trainer
Carrier Access Corporation
Boulder, CO (open to working remotely)

The Technical Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs on Carrier Access products, customer applications, and technology to customers and Carrier Access employees. 

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Business, Technical Knowledge & Judgement
  • Develop technical training courses for delivery using the appropriate delivery mechanism ensure best possible learning experience for customer.
  • Attend external technical training classes to gain knowledge of new technologies or products to enhance training capability.
  • Develop and update technical training programs for products by reviewing engineering change orders, reading user's guides and technical specifications, and attending cross-functional meetings with other departments. 
• Customer Satisfaction through Excellence
  • Provide regularly scheduled technical training on Carrier Access products to customers by traveling to Carrier Access facilities, customer sites, or seminar locations.
  • Develop customized technical training to meet specific customer requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communication
  • Train Carrier Access employees that have direct contact with customers to properly install, configure, and maintain products to increase customer satisfaction and sales ability.
• Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Assist sales department in physical setup and staffing at industry trade shows. 
  • Work closely with peer Technical Trainers, Customer Support Engineers, Technical Support Engineers and Customer Support Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction. 
• Initiative
  • Recommend changes or policies to increase department effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Education and/or experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have related work experience in the telecom industry - both software as well as hardware. Must have experience using PowerPoint as the course development tool. Must have experience in a customer support technical training role.

Send resume via e-mail or fax to Troy Holmes at THolmes@carrieraccess.com or 303.218.5678. Call Troy at 303.218.5781 with questions.

Senior Technical Writer

Research Systems, Inc. is a provider of complete high-performance data visualization and analysis solutions including software, consulting and training that turn complex data into useful information. We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Writer to work in our Boulder, Colorado office.

Responsibilities:

Research, write, and edit technical documentation for a commercial software product. As a documentation team member, you will participate in all aspects of delivering quality documentation on time. You must be detail oriented, self-directed, energetic, and flexible. You must have a proven ability to solve problems creatively and you must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven skill in writing procedural and domain knowledge support material.
• Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience with UNIX and Windows operating systems.
• Four years experience in software technical writing.
• An undergraduate degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Computer Science or one of the physical sciences, or equivalent experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IDL or ENVI is a big plus. Experience with other scientific visualization software packages is a close second.
• Experience with Quadralay WebWorks Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft HTML Help, and HTML authoring tools will help.

To apply for this position, please email your resume and a cover letter to jobs@rsinc.com.

UK English Linguistic Tester

SDL is looking for a contract UK English linguistic tester to perform QA tasks for an online payment website operated by our client. The work wouldv  take place at SDL's offices in Boulder under the direction of a test lead.

Required:

• Hybrid linguist/engineer
• UK native English speaker

Potentially 6-week assignment--2 weeks in October, remainder in January/February. There may be some downtimes between builds when testers would be sent home or asked not to come in.

Candidate has to be able to review the specifications and write test cases.

Project involves working through transaction workflows to verify that dynamic and static files have been edited correctly for UK English.

Candidates will be required to undertake qualification process for qualifying candidates to go through, which takes approx. 2 hours.

Please send inquiries and resumes to mgarelick@sdlintl.com. No phone calls or third party recruiters please.