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I am vacating my Training & Documentation Specialist
position with American Innovations, Ltd. on August 8th. I've been asked
to help find a replacement so that we can possibly have a couple of days
together before I leave. Here's the scoop:
Company: American Innovations, Ltd.
Address: 12112 Technology Blvd. Austin, Texas 78727
Phone: 512-249-3400
Fax: 512-249-3404
Web: http://www.aimetering.com (this position is not
listed yet)
Human Resources contact: Stephan Bolton 249-3415
AI is an EOE, M/F/D
Company Description: American Innovations, Ltd.
develops and
implements automated meter reading (AMR) solutions for
electric
utilities. Using dial-inbound telephone technology, AI
offers the
most advanced features available in the AMR market.
These
features help utilities reduce operating expenses,
improve
customer service, enter new markets, and strategically
prepare
for competition.
Position Available: Training & Documentation Specialist
Reports to: Director of Software Development
Required Tools: MS Word7; Powerpoint; Excel; PageMaker
6.0; Corel Draw
Helpful Tools: WindowsNT; HTML; MS Project; Sofftont
Track; Source Safe
Current Job Functions:
1. Revise the User's Reference Guide (software
manual)
2. Maintain existing/develop future hardware user
guides and inserts
3. Complete Corporate Style Guide and associated
templates
4. Produce hardware and software development
documentation (requirements, specifications, test plans, etc.)
5. Create Training Materials - External Users & TSEs
6. Edit company newsletter and assist with
Marketing Communications materials
7. Assist with development of Intranet
8. Assist Document Control in developing control
standards
9. Assist with ISO9000
documentation/compliance/Quality Manual
Requirements:
1. Excellent command of the written word: grammar,
editing, and proofreading skills.
2. Proficiency in instructional design techniques
(needs analysis, design, development, facilitation and evaluation).
3. Experienced in technical training/technical
writing techniques for software and hardware end-users of varying levels
of computer literacy.
4. Experience working with technical experts
(subject matter experts) and technical documentation: able to interview
SMEs for content; able to comprehend engineering documents, schematics,
technical renderings; able to translate engineering"ese" into
non-technical common language.
5. Ability to present complex information to
non-technical learners (facilitation and presentation skills).
6. Ability to perform product demonstrations for
varying levels of spectators.
7. Skilled in project and time management - able to
meet deadlines and schedule multiple projects.
8. Skilled in customer relations.
Send your resume to the attention of Stephan Bolton at
the fax number listed above.
However, feel free to contact me if you'd like
additional information: Stacey Roberts 512-249-3480
stacey -at- aimetering -dot- com
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