Technical Writer - NEEDED NOW!! in Schenectady, NY

WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for a Technical Writer JOB DESCRIPTION • Seeking a Technical Writer who will be dedicated to the creation/re-purposing of online and offline documentation • The candidate must have the ability to autonomously run the software package interview in-house users and software personnel to develop a new on-line help facility based on the current operation of the software as well as reorganize and streamline existing reference materials. Responsibilities: • Writes and edits complex technical documentation, including user manuals, job aids, installation instructions, technical instructions/bulletins, and other technical publications from document plans and style guides. • Develops on-line help screens for company products. • Researches technical and engineering information, including drawings, design and test specifications, product prototypes, and interviews with subject matter experts. • Completes all phases of document development cycle, including project scope and requirements, documentation design, etc. • May develop, recommend and implement technical documentation process and policy changes. • Expert knowledge of the following tools: Microsoft Word, Visio and Excel; Adobe Framemaker, Acrobat and Robohelp; and SnagIt • Application of controlled language methods, especially Global English, to facilitate use of documentation by multi-lingual customers and translators • Knowledge of single-source content development methods • Knowledge of indexing methods • Ability to prioritize document release strategies and desktop publishing sequences to accommodate multiple document dependencies for 9 primary manuals and 12 supporting manuals totaling 8000 pages • Support Customer Service requests for specific information as submitted by Software Developers and Consultants • Provide technical editing support for newsletter. Contract duration: 12 + months Location: Schenectady, NY 12305 Pay rate: Open DOE (local candidates preferred – No PD or expenses paid) Hours worked: 8am – 5pm TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here