Education: Bachelor of Science, Arts or Business degree with knowledge of engineering or science.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience writing end user manuals for both technical and general audiences in an engineering or manufacturing company. Previous experience as a technical writer in food, beverage or consumer products packaging and processing a plus. Must have knowledge of adult learning theory and its use in developing documentation. Must be computer literate and have excellent writing abilities and experience in using various documentation and publishing tools like MS Office, Adobe products and Visio. Must posse ability to understand technical jargon and the use of it in documentation. Must be good communicator. Must manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. Experience with the use of the Internet required. Ability to read blueprints and make hand sketches preferred. Experience with 3D design or CAD is a plus. Previous experience writing content for sales and marketing material highly preferred.

Duties: This position will support and report administratively to the Training Manager, and to a Sr. Technical Writer or Project Lead as necessary. The Technical Writer’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform job task analysis, gap analysis and needs Assessments, course design and course development
• Develop instructor and student materials for operator, maintenance and other technical staff for equipment and system manuals for the food, beverage and consumer goods product industries
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and troubleshooting guides
• Assist with sales and marketing brochures and promotional materials Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and troubleshooting guides
• Assist with documentation of company technical standards and creation of templates for common purposes
• Assist with the development of technical and non-technical presentations and in writing proposals
• Develop electrical, mechanical and machine technical specifications
• Deliver/facilitate training
• Assist all levels of the organization with the development and publishing of documents

Characteristics: The candidate must have good personal habits, be able to compose and pleasantly interview engineers to effectively collect pertinent data. Must be able to stay on task and complete work on schedule, to work independently as well as on a team and finally, in every effort, promote the principles and professionalism of Polytron.

Candidates – submit your resume to pbaldwin@polytron.com

• Develop overall documentation strategy for new and existing products and services based on business objectives, customer research, and usability testing
• Create and maintain an information products development plan, including tasks, deliverables, and milestones
• Design and create documentation, consisting of manuals, on-line help, quick reference guides, training material, and other information products as needed
• Participate in integration testing in order to verify the accuracy of documentation with respect to the released product
• Oversee final production of the documentation
• Define and document best practices and standards for the development of technical documentation at Brickstream

Bachelor of Science, Arts or Business degree with knowledge of engineering or science.

Experience

Minimum of three years experience writing end user manuals for both technical and general audiences in an engineering or manufacturing company. Previous experience as a technical writer in food, beverage or consumer products packaging and processing a plus. Must have knowledge of adult learning theory and its use in developing documentation. Must be computer literate and have excellent writing abilities and experience in using various documentation and publishing tools like MS Office, Adobe products and Visio. Must possess ability to understand technical jargon and the use of it in documentation. Must be good communicator. Must manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. Experience with the use of the Internet required. Ability to read blueprints and make hand sketches preferred. Experience with 3D design or CAD is a plus. Previous experience writing content for sales and marketing material highly preferred.

Duties

This position will support and report administratively to the Training Manager, and to a Sr. Technical Writer or Project Lead as necessary. The Technical Writer’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform job task analysis, gap analysis and needs assessments, course design and course development
• Develop instructor and student materials for operator, maintenance and other technical staff for equipment and system manuals for the food, beverage and consumer goods product industries
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and troubleshooting guides
• Assist with sales and marketing brochures, promotional materials, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides
• Assist with documentation of company technical standards and creation of templates for common purposes
• Assist with the development of technical and non-technical presentations and in writing proposals
• Develop electrical, mechanical and machine technical specifications
• Deliver/facilitate training
• Assist all levels of the organization with the development and publishing of documents

Characteristics

The candidate must have good personal habits, be able to compose and pleasantly interview engineers to effectively collect pertinent data. Must be able to stay on task and complete work on schedule, to work independently as well as on a team and finally, in every effort, promote the principles and professionalism of Polytron.

Candidates – submit your resume to pbaldwin@polytron.com

Job Description:
Summary: Responsible for performing usability testing with clients on documentation and utilizing feedback to improve documentation and standards. Selects the appropriate media and distribution methods, develops communications that persuade and influence Client audience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assesses and tests application screens within the application environment. Uses fact-finding techniques and analytic tools to identify problems.
• Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses. Tailors level and detail of communication appropriately to meet needs of audience. Revises existing material to incorporate tech writing experience.
• Coordinates the display of graphics and the production of the document. Edits documentation projects for formatting and style standards.
• Demonstrates well-developed writing skills, including the ability to write original material at a professional level using correct grammar and syntax.
• Produces comprehensive, professional documentation that requires the organization and presentation of research information obtained from different source.
• Develops communications that persuade and influence Client audience, prepares materials for presentation and gives oral presentations outside the department.
• Troubleshoots and effectively resolves difficult or unusual problems.
• Analyzes the impact of changes throughout the library.
• Provides direction and training to other in department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Complexity of Work: Moderately routine; general policies applied. Some decision-making.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in a related area or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 5-7 years experience in technical/business writing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Additional Skills:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of information mapping concepts
• Skill in investigation and analysis
• Skill in preparation of written material
• Skill in business communication and training
• Skill using application software/tools
• Skill in evaluation of documentation
• Skill in production and quality control
• Skill in publishing system operation
• Skill in understanding and focusing on the clients’ needs, establishing credibility and building relationships with clients
• Skill in editing writing for punctuation, syntax, and grammar
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and public

Do you have a great background in Communication and Writing? Have you always thought the field of technical writing would be exciting? These two (2) opportunities are a great way to gain entry into an amazing company that offers career growth and long term opportunity!

In this role you will:

• Meet the information needs of clients and associates by producing technically accurate, clean, concise, and usable regional and client information
• Research, analyze, and write regional and client documentation in the appropriate medium, following all department standards and guidelines
• Write clear, concise and accurate technical documentation according to department standards

Technical/Professional Skills

• Understands and applies grammar rules
• Exposure to or basic understanding of publishing tools (e.g., Adobe RoboHelp and Adobe FrameMaker) would be a plus.
• Analytical skills
• Can-do attitude and willingness to assist others
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to perform on a geographically distributed work team

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Technical Communications, Communications, English, Journalism, Computer Science, or equivalent in education and experience
• Up to 1 year of technical communication experience
• Working experience with information development and publishing tools (Adobe RoboHelp and Adobe FrameMaker) a plus
• Working experience developing documentation in different media (e.g., online help, on-screen text, FAQs, guides) a plus
• Knowledge of structured authoring/DITA a plus

About ADP

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with about $10 billion in revenues and about 570,000 clients, is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of human resource, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP’s easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine, recreational vehicle, heavy manufacturing, and agricultural vehicle dealers throughout the world.

ADP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V.  ADP believes that diversity leads to strength.

Interested and qualified? Please submit your qualifications and resume to debbi.kritzman@adp.com.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Create and update user guides, technical manuals, online help, and other forms of documentation for a variety of target audiences.
Position will have broad control over the design and presentation of the materials within the general corporate format guidelines.
Create and enhance documentation for software products based on development functional and implementation specifications, pre-release software, customer feedback, and interviews with software developers, test engineers, product managers, and support representatives.
Create and/or source diagrams and graphics to supplement text and enhance the presentation of concepts.
Coordinate with product management and development managers to schedule writing assignments in order to meet project timelines; Work with product management to agree on the documentation deliverables appropriate for new products.
Assist in development and execution of Information Product plans for product programs.
Plan and execute multiple writing assignments or smaller programs or asynchronous deliveries.
Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills.
Become subject matter expert in assigned product area.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in technical writing/communications or technical discipline. (Note: technical writing/communications degree preferred.)
Minimum 2 years of technical writing experience creating user guides, technical programming manuals, online help, and other forms of technical documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong skills in Microsoft Word or FrameMaker

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Abacus Service Corporation
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The Report writer will be part of the Implementation Team and will be responsible for all the reporting and forms needs for new customers. Utilizes software (Crystal Reports, Microsoft Reporting) to build the client reports, generate metrics and develops actionable recommendations. Collaborates with various functional teams such as marketing, research, and IT to achieve business results to meet client needs and enhance customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain documentation for requirements, design and development, testing, and quality checking
• Work with clients and other project stakeholders to understand needs and deliver products and/or services that meet client needs and enhance client satisfaction.
• Leads and manages business requirements scoping for forms mapping process.
• Identify and document issues and risks, offer realistic recommendations and alternatives that if approved achieve desired corporate and client results.
• Works with developers to troubleshoot bugs, feature requests, coding requirements and limitations related to customer requests.
• High level of customer communication.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Requirements:
 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
 Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Business, or related field
 One year of experience as Crystal Reports Designer/Developer and/or Microsoft Reporting Services
 Knowledge of SQL database components such as tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and indexing
 Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedure.
 Must have Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
 Analyze current & target system functional requirements; identify & resolve gaps and propose solutions to address issues
 Must have efficient time management skills, organized, and customer service oriented
 Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
 Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Additional Preferred Skills:
 Financial Industry Compliance/Regulations knowledge

** Travel is required and candidates must be willing and able to stay in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for two months for training and coordination with the existing implementation team.

CRIF Lending Solutions offers an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k) with match, and generous PTO. Please send resumes to Kristine.davis@criflending.com.

This is not a part time position. Assignments will generally be for 10 to 40 hours but may be smaller or larger. This is an ideal position for moonlighting or for combining with other short term contract work.

About Fourth Generation Software:

Fourth Generation Software provides exact fit ERP (manufacturing, wholesale distribution, accounting and business) software solutions to Small/Medium Sized businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our “Fitrix” Software products are typically customized to fit the exact requirements of businesses with revenues of $10MM to $100MM. Fourth Generation Software was founded in 1987 and we have an established base of long term satisfied customers in addition to the new business that put their trust in our products and team each year. Our team includes a full compliment of software development, service, and support staff, all with a high level of experience. Fourth Generation Software is committed to high standards, continual improvement, and excellent customer service.

Our office is conveniently located in Atlanta, Georgia in the Galleria Office Park at I-285 and I-75 north.

Fourth Generation Software offers a small company environment where every team member’s contributions are valued and recognized and we know all of our customers and they each consider us as part of their team.

About Our Software Products:

Our product “Fitrix Complete ERP” (www.fitrix.com) is for Linux and UNIX server environments with Windows Thin Clients. The products including a high end SQL database (IBM/Informix), complete source code and software development tools for customizations. The software offers very robust technology, extreme scalability, high reliability, is highly modifiable, and has a very low total cost of ownership (TCO).

Position Description

The position is for a contract technical writer to develop and/or maintain technical documents including user guides, instruction sheets, web site support content, and a wide range of other technically oriented documents as support aids for our customers. The candidate will have access to our products and technologies, our technical staff, and internally generated raw materials documentation from which they will develop technical documentation to be published for our customers use. The candidate will not need to resolve technical issues, but will need to understand the resolution of technical issues in order to communicate these clearly in the documentation.

Key Position Requirements:

• Comfortable working with new technologies and learning software systems.
• Strong listening skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical users.
• Self starter, able to work independently with low supervision.
• Strong computer skills with Windows, Microsoft Office tools.
• Must be able to become proficient with new software products quickly
• Must be detail oriented
• Must have experience installing and configuring software products
• Some exposure to software development very helpful.
• Excellent Microsoft-Word Skills

Key Job Duties:

• Create and maintain software documentation.
• Develop improvements to software documentation based on feedback from users and our customers.
• Work with engineering, technical support and other departments to ensure that technical documentation reflects current product features.
• Test software products to confirm that documentation matches the product functionality.
• Post documentation to our Website.
• Update Website content.

Products and technologies to be addressed:
• Fitrix ERP
• Crystal Report Writer
• F9 Financial Report Writer
• Informix Database
• Fitrix Rapid Application Development Tools
• ODBC
• Four J’s Genero/4GL
• Linux
• Windows
• SQL

Testing Required
• Drug test
• Personality Profile
• Criminal Background check

Education:
Technical Writing coursework very helpful.

Experience:
Must have hands on experience installing and using a variety of software products
Must have experience writing technical documents and supply samples

Location:
Cobb/Galleria Area, Atlanta, Georgia
Work can be done from our offices or remotely, however some at the office time is strongly preferred,

Pay: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour depending on experience

How to apply:

Submit cover letter, resume and a small sample of your technical writing to:
jobs@fourthgeneration.com
with the subject line “Software Technical Writer – Technical Features”

Applications without personalized cover letter will not be considered

No phone calls please.

PAIGE TANNER & JEN BEATTY
Technical Recruiter / Job Share Team
Office: 770-677-2415
Tanner.Beatty@matrixres.com

Please send resumes ASAP to janna.tucker@synergishr.com. Thanks!

Summary:
Create technical and other documentation, such as meeting notes, action items, issues, change orders, results of technical or business JAD sessions, and detailed requirements. Responsible for organizing, editing and maintaining documentation and support Business Analysts on the Solutions Architecture team.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
• Use requirements management and other tools to support Solutions Architecture activities.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions
• Edit, standardize or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel
• Responsible for scribing meetings and JAD sessions, capturing elements and details to be included in technical documents

Skill & Experience Requirements:
• 1-3 or 3-5 years of Technical Writing experience, ideally from an enterprise level organization/environment
• Exposure and familiarity with document management tools used for technical writing and requirements gathering, e.g. BluePrint, ALM11, RationalRose Suite, etc. is a plus, not a requirement.