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Subject:F/T Jobs in Bethesda MD From:Dan Everman <mail33028 -at- POP -dot- NET> Date:Mon, 8 Sep 1997 02:41:53 -0400
Wellspring Resources in Bethesda MD is a human resources/benefits
outsourcing firm for Fortune 500 companies. Wellspring has an immediate
need for three Sr. Tech Writers meeting the description below. We
prefer local applicants.
Wellspring has offices in Bethesda and Jacksonville, FL. The company is
growing and ambitious, and features excellent salaries and competitive
benefits, limited flex time, and a casual work environment.
I am the hiring manager. I am prepared to hire up to three writers
ASAP. Resumes can come to me, or to the addresses below.
Thanks,
Dan Everman
Dan_Everman -at- wellspringres -dot- com http://www.wellspringres.com
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TITLE: Senior Technical Writer
Permanent, full-time Start Date: ASAP
Location: Bethesda, MD Team Name: Documentation
Hiring Manager: Dan Everman, Documentation Manager
DESCRIPTION: For present and future clients, write and implement
event-driven on-line Help systems for a PowerBuilder / NT 4.0
environment; create and maintain other documentation as needed (e.g.
User's Guides, Installation Guides, technical documentation, training
materials, Intranet/Internet content, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with a distributed documentation team using RoboHelp, internal
authoring tools, and various utilities and graphics packages
* Serve as component owner/project manager for client Help projects as
needed
* Gather information through interviews, hands-on software use, and
specifications
* Perform internal unit testing and editing of Help files
* Coordinate and conduct reviews and walkthroughs
* Follow and help develop corporate writing standards
* Debug and unit test Help files
* Follow configuration management procedures
* Occasionally travel to Jacksonville, FL for research or training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
* B.A./B.S degree in Technical Writing, English, or Journalism; or,
Computer Science with extensive writing experience
* 4 - 5 years experience writing user documentation, on-line Help
emphasis preferred
* 1 - 2 years experience with RoboHelp and WinHelp Office tools; RBH 4.0
desirable
* Project management skills
* Strong work ethic
* Advanced Microsoft Word proficiency, including use of style templates
and automation features (field codes, cross-references, indexes,
understanding of macros).
* Strong PC skills, including proficiency with Windows NT 4.0.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Help Workshop, ASCII text editors, simple
graphics editors (e.g. Paint Shop Pro)
* Basic understanding of database concepts and programming theory
* PowerBuilder familiarity a plus
* Programming skills a plus
* Human Resources/Benefits writing experience a plus
* HTML a plus
* Fax (Attn: Dan Everman) 301-581-5800
* Phone 301-581-5100
* ASCII resumes can go to HR at dcjobs -at- wellspringres -dot- com
* More company information at http://www.wellspringres.com
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