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Job Title: Service Writer and Collision Estimator positions Company: Express Employment Professionals Location: Pensacola, FL Description: Service Writer This well established Service, paint and body shop here in Pensacola is in need of an experienced Service Writer and a Collision Estimator. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years experience and will require no training except to be shown how the companies computer system works.It will be your responsibility to provide outstanding customer service while upselling to the customer and building relationships that will last a life time. We need you to be able to hit the ground running! The company offers United Health Care benefits and match 50% for the employee. They offer  1 week of vacation after a year and 2 weeks after 2 years.The company matches IRA up to 3% of your salary and you can participate in a Christmas club by contributing 10 dollars a week and the company will put in 5 dollars a week. Base plus commission   Collision Estimator Inspects and analyzes collision damaged vehicles to create a repair plan and apply pricing. Builds relationships with vehicle owners, repairers, and insurance personnel to negotiate costs and sell work. Uses computers to write estimates and interact with other computer software. Also known as a customer service representative, stays in contact with customer during entire repair process, works to address all customer concerns, and insures satisfaction when repairs are complete. Must enjoy working with people, working around cars and trucks, and working with computer software programs. Must be able to build relationships with customers, insurance representatives, and technicians. Good communication skills are essential. Must have self-confidence, enjoy learning, and pay close attention to detail.   Job Requirements Greet Customers Listen to customer grievances Translate their needs on to paper for the technician to review Review the Technicians recommendations Cost the job (Parts and Labor) Sell the Job to the Customer Be Proactive in Generating Business(Call Customer Base)-Market-Promote Good Will Phone Time= Appointments being made Keep the shop filled with appointments Keep the Technicians busy through customer sales Prepare Weekly Progress Reports for Management Meetings You must love to sell and love to talk to people Able to handle the job from day one     Company Links: Learn More about Express Employment Professionals Employment Options with Express Benefits About Express Office Locator Who is Express Video Chat :   XLive Chat with Employer!Do you need additional information about this job or company? You can now do a live chat with a representative from   Click here to chat nowStart(); Service Writer and Collision Estimator positions-->       CareerBuilder.com's AdviceFor your privacy and protection, when applying to a job online:Never give your social security number to a prospective employer, provide credit card or bank account information, or perform any sort of monetary transaction.  Learn More >>By applying to a job using CareerBuilder.com you are agreeing to comply with and be subject to the CareerBuilder.com Terms and Conditions for use of our website. To use our website, you must agree with the Terms and Conditions and both meet and comply with their provisions.   Job Overview Company: Express Employment Professionals Base Pay: $10.00 - $12.50 /Hour Other Pay: Employee Type: Full-Time Employee Industry: Automotive - Motor Vehicles - Parts Other Great Industries Wireless Manages Others: No Job Type: Automotive Customer Service Marketing Required Education: Not Specified Required Experience: At least 3 year(s) Required Travel: Not Specified Relocation Covered: No Reference ID: Not Available Location: US-FL-Pensacola onload = function(){CB.VEMapLink.StartMapInlineOnSkin(false, 'mapLink', 'mapLinkImage');}Loading a map...This push pin is accurate to city level. It does not reflect the exact job location. -->     Contact: Not Available Phone: Not Available Email: Send Email Now Fax: Not Available       Company Overview Express Employment Professionals can find you a work situation that truly fits what you want. Whether you’re looking for a new career or part-time hours, our employment experts give you the personal attention you need. Express has the connections to help you find anything from entry-level to the next step in your career. Whatever situation you seek, our business is to get you there. Contact Express today to get started.

Job Title: Technical Illustrator Company: Volt Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Description: How would you like to work for the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined? Teamed with Volt Technical Resources, we are looking for a Technical Illustrator. The qualified candidate will conceptualize, research, create and coordinate a variety of technical illustrations in compliance with commercial, governmental and organizational standards and specifications. Requirements: Must be able to read and interpret engineering documentation. ISO Draw experience is preferred.

Job Title: Editor/Technical Writer-Part-time Company: University Physicians, Inc. Location: Baltimore, MD Description: Located on the University of Maryland at Baltimore campus, near Camden Yards and Harbor attractions, University Physicians, Inc. (UPI) coordinates and supports the clinical activities of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. We employ over 900 non-physician staff who support the clinical practices of our faculty. Currently we are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Editor/Technical Writer for the Anesthesiology department. Duties will include: editing clinical, marketing and scientific materials, grant proposals and related technical documents; providing preliminary data analysis for illustrative materials for publication and presentations; writing or editing brochures, audiovisual scripts, newsletter articles and department reports; and other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Qualified applicants will possess: Bachelor's degree (Masters degree preferred) in English, journalism, communications, or related discipline from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years of experience in writing/editing medical and other technical material; knowledge of grammar, composition and standards of proper use of English language; knowledge of the phases of journal, book and newsletter publication; knowledge of editing procedures; familiarity with medical terminology and statistical analysis for review of medical manuscripts and other technical documents; knowledge of the operation of and ability to use a personal computer system, word processing software, desktop publishing software and automated database management; ability to use a scientific calculator for computations, to verify statistical analyses in manuscripts, to extract data from narrative to present as graphs, and to determine numerical trends in graphs to present as narrative; highly effective oral and writing communication skills are necessary in order to interact with medical, nursing, and allied health personnel. Applicants can apply at

Job Title: Technical Illustrator Company: RemX IT Staffing Location: Lorton, VA Description: RemX IT has an immediate opportunity from one of the area's top employers. 5. Title: Technical Illustrator   Role: Graphics Design and Information Design Support  Job Duties:l        Provide information and graphic design services in development of presentations, documents, speeches, electronic media, and video collateral.  Provide these design services in order to help the IPTO Office Director, Deputy Director,  ADPM, and PMs convey the essence of program concepts, technical results, and military  benefit. Example media include PowerPoint presentations, multimedia, exhibits, BAAs, quantitative technical information, and conference materials. The Information Design Teams should collectively be proficient in information design techniques and be capable of providing editorial support for embedded and standalone prose.  The Graphic Design Team should possess the artistic skills and demonstrate the ability to grasp technical concepts in order to illustrate and convey critical program ideas. l        Provide assistance with  electronic informational media preparation and administration.  Ensure compliance with policy and procedures.  Location: Arlington, VA  Education: BA/BS or higher degree desired; MA in the information representation/illustration preferred  Years experience: 1+ years of expereince with small to large government or scientific project     Security Clearance:       DOD Secret Clearance desired, but not necessary if the candidate is eligible.RemX IT specializes in placing with information technology consultants who outthink, outwork, and outperform the rest of the field. At RemX IT, we form career partnerships with our IT consultants as they explore different industries, multiply their skills, and accelerate their career growth with industry-leading firms. We offer the flexibility of direct hire placements, temporary, and project work. Let our Recruiters put their expertise to work to find you the right career opportunity for your skills and goals. Printer-Friendly Version | Save this jobSaved Job(Notes) | Email this job | See all jobs at this company

Job Title: Technical Editor Company: Aerotek Aviation, LLC Location: Wilmington, OH Description: An Air Cargo company is looking for a Technical Editor to work in their Maintenance Programs Department. Responsibilities- Identify required changes to the Aircraft Maintenance Program/s and related Documents. - Provide continuous improvement initiatives for, preventative maintenance, inherent safety and reliability of the Aircraft Maintenance Program/s and related documents. - Compile, prepare, and analyze data for Maintenance Program changes. - Revise/Create Job Cards related to the Maintenance Program/s. - Perform field audits and implement improvement actions to the Maintenance Program/s as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance Programs. - Interface Job Card creations/changes with originator. - Responsible for tracking of Tasks/Job Cards within the Maintenance Program/s for compliance. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance Programs. Candidates must have excellent computer skills. Must have technical writing experience. Must be able to read and interpret technical documents i.e. AD's, SB's, MRB, MPD. Must have at least 3 years of experience working in Heavy Aircraft MaintenanceThis is a contact position lasting for about 6 months. Join Aerotek Aviation, LLCSM. We specialize in placing mechanics, technicians, engineering field support and specialized personnel in the aviation industry. Our rapid growth means we are constantly seeking employees nationwide. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Aviation team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. CompetenciesDesired:Technical Writing Contact Information Contact: Gamble,Amy L --> Email this job Email: Send Email Now Address: US-OH-Wilmington Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View Reference Code: 1824616 Click here to see all

Job Title: Technical Editor Company: Location: Los Alamos, NM Description: Experience & Skill Required: Work experience with operational and construction activities, nuclear industry preferred. Must have excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with outstanding developmental and copyediting skills, and keen attention to detail with ability to visualize the end product. Also, excellent planning, project management, and problem-solving skills, ability to analyze and organize information, prioritize tasks, manage multiple deliverables, and meet multiple deadlines.Excellent knowledge of editorial standards and processes, plus proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cohesive team environment. Requirements • Oversee editorial projects and deliverable preparation. • Organize and handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Work closely with document managers, writers, production teams, program managers, and developers on issues affecting the quality of documentation. • Demonstrate, through participation, a strong understanding of the technology being documented (operations activities and construction, particular to nuclear industry). • Incorporate knowledge of the editing requirements into a wide variety of document deliverables for this particular industry. • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, English Literature, Journalism, or related field is preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. Clearance: Applicants selected may be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Drug Testing: SMSI requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. SMSI offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. EEO/M/F/D/V Drug Free

Job Title: Technical Editor Company: Chugach Alaska Corporation Location: Anchorage, AK Description: Who we are and what we do…                                                                                                         Chugach Alaska Corporation and subsidiaries Our Mission is to set the standard for first-class business services in the global market. We offer an exciting work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits.   Chugach is a unique organization, capable of meeting the needs of government and private industries through a long-range program of business planning, training, and sound business practices. Chugach also provides complete project services to our clients, including design and construction of commercial and government facilities.   The Chugach family of companies consists of several subsidiaries and joint ventures that offer our clients professional assistance which combines high-quality base operations and maintenance services with state-of-the-art management services. Chugach's success is based on an integrated management strategy, fostered by the vision of the Board and fueled by the commitment of our exceptionally skilled employees - who remain diligently focused on customer satisfaction. EEO/AA Employer. Native Preference Applies Pursuant PL93-638. SUMMARY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Technical Editor will provide technical and administrative supports to the proposal team. The Technical Editor will assist the Proposal Manager with special projects, requiring technical editing and writing skills.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & JOB FUNCTIONS: ·         Developing proposal outlines needed to begin the proposal development process; ·         Developing templates and boilerplate for writers to use; ·         Providing comparison analysis between RFP and Amendments; ·         Providing compliance analysis between RFP requirements and technical writing; ·         Acting as Proposal Manager in manager’s absence; ·         Acting as Volume Lead; ·         Writing technical narrative based on interviews with subject matter experts, project administrators, and previously created documents; ·         Formatting documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint according to RFP requirements. ·         Editing for grammar, accuracy, organization, and spelling; ·         Providing any editing and formatting support for proposals including items such as resumes, plans, tables of contents, figures, and tables; ·         Copying, punching holes, and binding proposals or other business development documents; ·         Printing and tabbing large RFP print jobs for distribution; ·         Typing and scanning; and ·         Additional duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Mandatory: ·         A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or English with an emphasis in technical writing/editing or degree may be substituted by equivalent experience. ·         At least five years’ experience in a position requiring writing and editing. ·         At least two years’ experience in a position requiring organizing, coordinating, and publishing large documents. ·         Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, and beginning proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. ·         Must be comfortable working with several different levels of management within the Business Development Unit, as well as marketing and cost personnel. ·         Must be able to work under tight deadlines and in a rapidly changing environment where changes happen quickly and customers require a quick response. ·         Analytical, highly organized, and detailed oriented. ·         Ability to set priorities and multi-task.   Preferred: ·      Engineering, construction, IT, environmental, or safety industry experience a major plus. Light travel required. Position open until filled. Job Requirements:Req. Code : CAC-TE-CJE-12-23-08

Job Title: Technical Editor-SFRD Company: Institute for Defense Analyses Location: Alexandria, VA Description: ORIGINAL JOB LISTING Technical Editor-SFRD Job ID: 2008-1199# Positions: 1Location: US-VA-AlexandriaExperience (Years): ..Posted Date: 09-11-08Category: Editorial & Graphics ServicesMore information about this job: Overview: This position provides substantive editorial support to the research staff and IDA Division management. Responsibilities include detailed editing and writing assistance on presentation materials, reports, papers, documents, and other publications. Coordinates and oversees production activities from initial draft to final published product. May also assist other Research Divisions in the editing and production of their publications.Responsibilities: • Uses manual and electronic means to edit and format text, illustrations, and tables in accordance with prescribed editorial and proofreading conventions. In addition to copyediting, provides extensive revisions, rewriting, or original writing as required. Recommends other improvements and advises research staff members on publication organization, format, and style. • Reviews publication content for compliance with task order statement of work and with IDA and other prescribed editorial standards to ensure the highest possible quality. • Provides guidelines on related publication matters such as copyright restrictions, Defense Printing Service restrictions on print quantities, procedures for public release of IDA publications, and procedures for disseminating released publications. Informs research staff members about the different types of IDA publications and recommends which type is appropriate for their work.• Schedules and oversees production activities from initial draft stage to final publication.• Provides training and guidance to administrative and lower level editorial staff on publication and graphic requirements, formatting concerns, and software applications.• May participate in peer reviews or in other management-directed document reviews. • May prepare release forms, transmittal letters, and other administrative forms and memos required for printing and distribution of publications.• May orient and advise new staff members on applicable procedures for security markings and publication classification.• May maintain division databases of formal and informal task deliverables and track status of task order deliverables for compliance with schedule. Qualifications: • BA/BS in English, Journalism or a closely related discipline.• Six or more years progressively responsible work experience providing editorial support to a technical group or in a technical work environment.• Experience using microcomputers and demonstrated expertise with a variety of word processing or desktop publishing software, PDF files, web-based applications, and graphics software.• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.Apply for this job:Apply for this job online

Job Title: Technical Editor Company: Volt Location: Redmond, WA Description: Technical EditorThis position supports Writers for Our Client's embedded operating system and related products, publishing documentation to the company's library. The documentation is very technical, including API references, how-to's about building operating systems and so on. The editing work ranges from structural and developmental to copyediting.The Writers are fairly new to the discipline, so they need an Editor who will mentor and encourage good writing. The Editor needs to be a critical reader, consummate organizer and a customer advocate. This position requires a self-starter with project management skills, who can prioritize and schedule various editing work.Due to the file size of most portfolios, please do not email samples along with your resume/application - this will be requested at the time a Recruiter contacts you.About Our Client:The Software Giant, a well known Software Development Manufacturer, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is committed to the long term mission of helping their customers realize their full potential. They are motivated and inspired every day by how their customers use their software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas and stay connected to what's most important to them. This is an estimated 6-12 month contract position through Volt Technical & Creative Communication - a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, which is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies in the Pacific Northwest. Requirements: Required Skills for this Technical Editor includes the following:5 plus years of work related experience. Demonstrated ability to oversee projects. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to work closely with Documentation Managers, Writers, Production teams, Program Managers and Developers on issues affecting the quality of documentation. Possess a strong understanding of the technology being documented or its equivalent. Knowledge of the editing requirements for a wide variety of documentation deliverables. Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, English Literature, Journalism or related field is preferred. Technical Editing experience gained working at the Redmond, WA based Software Giant is preferred.Special Instructions to begin the process:Due to the file size of most portfolios, please do not email samples along with your resume/application - this will be requested at the time a Recruiter contacts you. Please email your resume to Volt at: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] and it will be expedited to the Recruiter assigned to this position, to readily discuss this job with you! Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 300121-49-15-235748 If you are able to include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting, this would be great! Please No Phone Calls for this position.For further correspondence regarding this posting, please contact the Recruiter via E-mail ONLY, using the email address listed on this posting and please include the entire job number in the subject line. Thank you for your attention to these details! This position is urgent and you will be given immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements. Volt has a talented and upbeat staffing team focused on the quality of your career. Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years of experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contract positions and offer our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance.Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is our parent company and is a publicly owned corporation. Stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted on the NYSE. To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.comVolt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Job Title: Technical Editor Company: Volt Services Location: Redmond, WA Description: Technical EditorDescription: Technical EditorThis position supports Writers for Our Client's embedded operating system and related products, publishing documentation to the company's library. The documentation is very technical, including API references, how-to's about building operating systems and so on. The editing work ranges from structural and developmental to copyediting.The Writers are fairly new to the discipline, so they need an Editor who will mentor and encourage good writing. The Editor needs to be a critical reader, consummate organizer and a customer advocate. This position requires a self-starter with project management skills, who can prioritize and schedule various editing work.Due to the file size of most portfolios, please do not email samples along with your resume/application - this will be requested at the time a Recruiter contacts you.About Our Client:The Software Giant, a well known Software Development Manufacturer, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is committed to the long term mission of helping their customers realize their full potential. They are motivated and inspired every day by how their customers use their software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas and stay connected to what's most important to them. This is an estimated 6-12 month contract position through Volt Technical & Creative Communication - a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, which is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies in the Pacific Northwest.Requirements: Required Skills for this Technical Editor includes the following:5 plus years of work related experience. Demonstrated ability to oversee projects. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to work closely with Documentation Managers, Writers, Production teams, Program Managers and Developers on issues affecting the quality of documentation. Possess a strong understanding of the technology being documented or its equivalent. Knowledge of the editing requirements for a wide variety of documentation deliverables. Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, English Literature, Journalism or related field is preferred. Technical Editing experience gained working at the Redmond, WA based Software Giant is preferred.Special Instructions to begin the process:Due to the file size of most portfolios, please do not email samples along with your resume/application - this will be requested at the time a Recruiter contacts you.Please email your resume to Volt at: Register to View and it will be expedited to the Recruiter assigned to this position, to readily discuss this job with you!Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 300121-49-15-235748If you are able to include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting, this would be great! Please No Phone Calls for this position.For further correspondence regarding this posting, please contact the Recruiter via E-mail ONLY, using the email address listed on this posting and please include the entire job number in the subject line.Thank you for your attention to these details!This position is urgent and you will be given immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.Volt has a talented and upbeat staffing team focused on the quality of your career. Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years of experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contract positions and offer our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance.Volt Information Sciences, Inc. is our parent company and is a publicly owned corporation. Stock is traded over-the-counter and is quoted on the NYSE. To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.comVolt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.Location: Redmond, WAType: CONTRACTDuration: 180 - 365 DaysPay Rate: 30.00 - 35.00 Hourly DOEContact:Volt Technical and Creative CommunicationVolt Workforce Solutions21520 30th Dr. S.E., Suite 100Bothell, WA 98021PH: Register to View FX: Register to View