Employment

The Kansas City chapter of STC maintains information on employment events, local job listings, information on companies, and links to other job databases and salary information as a service to its members. The chapter has over 130 members working in such diverse fields as technical writing and editing, graphics, multimedia, Web development, and management.

Please note that STC is not a placement service. All information in the job listings and company information sections is informational only and is not verified by STC nationally or the Kansas City chapter regionally. All links are included as resources only. Please send job- or company-related questions to the appropriate company or resource, not to STC, the Kansas City chapter, or the Employment Coordinator. We do welcome, however, other questions or comments. All information that is not confirmed as current will be removed at the start of the calendar quarter.

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Kansas City Regional Job Listings

If your company has an opening for a technical communicator in the Kansas City area and would like to post it in this job listing, please send an e-mail message to the Kansas City chapter Employment Coordinator. There is no charge for this service. With your job posting, please include the position title, description of the job, contact information, and company information. Please contact the Kansas City chapter Employment Coordinator when you fill the position so that we may keep the page current.


newTitle: Technical Writer
Date Posted: 11/27/2011
Location: Overland Park, KS

Description:


Job #10610-MH1199
Job Title: Technical Writer
Contract for hire: $50 to $60K
Client is completely redeveloping their main application.
The application is written in Access and be redeveloped in .net.
Technical writer is responsible for developing online help directions and software guildlines regarding client software. Position will also be responsible for additional documentation throughout the company for various projects.

Required skills:
>Technical Writing
> Experience writing online help guides and product guidelines.


Desired:
> .net software environment
> MadCap Flare

Shane Null
Senior Recruiter
TriCom Technical Services
(800)280-6919 x7508
(913)652-0600 x7508
(913)742-7508***New Direct Line

Shanen@tricomts.com


www.tricomts.com




Date Posted: 9/12/2011
Location: Overland Park, KS

Description:

Client has an immediate need for a Technical Writer. This is a contract assignment in Overland Park,KS. You will need 2 years of experience writing user documentation. Local candidates only.

> Responsible for development, revisions, review and production of QMS documentation and database tools
> Assists with the development of multimedia CD-ROM presentations and other training materials that support division operational groups
> Works primarily with internal clients, but may assist with outside clients as assigned.
> Provides support to project team members with the development and editing of project documentation.
> Assist with the design and development of portals that support the Division, quality management system, and project portals.
> Assists with evaluating software needs and makes recommendations to users Will assist with editing drafts of reports, special publications, technical papers, biodatas, specifications, etc. for content, clarity, grammatical errors and readability, will review and coordinate graphics material, make required changes, and secure appropriate approvals from the originator(s) and process owner(s).

Requirements
2 years of technical writing experience
Related experience associated with Internet / Intranet site development

Steven Duncan
Technical Recruiter

Think Resources, soon to be Randstad Engineering
225 Scientific Drive
Norcross, GA 30092
T 770 246 2291
F 770 446 7518
Steven_Duncan@ThinkJobs.com



www.thinkresources.com



KC Regional Company Information

If your company periodically needs technical communicators and you would like to be listed here, please send an e-mail message to the Kansas City chapter Employment Coordinator. There is no charge for this service. With your posting, please include the company name, contact, and company information.

Company Name Contact Company Information

CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR)

Shane Null
Sr. IT Recruiter
CIBER, Inc.
Office (913) 897-6444
Fax (913) 897-0616

CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR) is a pure-play international system integration consultancy with superior value-priced services for both private and government sector clients. CIBER’s global delivery services are offered on a project or strategic staffing basis, in both custom and enterprise resource planning (ERP) package environments, and across all technology platforms, operating systems and infrastructures. Founded in 1974, the company’s consultants now serve client businesses from over 60 U.S. offices, 22 European offices and three offices in Asia. With offices in 17 countries, annualized revenue run rate of approximately $975 million and approximately 8,000 employees, CIBER’s IT specialists continuously build and upgrade our clients’ systems to “competitive advantage status.” CIBER is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index.

http://www.ciber.com

Jensen Engineering Co., Inc.

Greg Catanzaro
Jensen Engineering Co., Inc.
6580 W 95th ST
Overland Park, KS 66212
Ph: 913-341-1944
fax: 913-341-2050

Jensen Engineering is a full-service engineering company with over 50 years experience providing contract engineering and technical services to over 1500 clients in 35 different industries.

http://www.jensen-engineering.com

MegaForce LLC / Computer Consultants Ryan Mac Donald
7450 West 130th Street / Suite 300
Kansas City, Kansas 66213
(800) 676-6625 #309
(913) 402-0800 #309
(913) 402-8454 (fax)
We are a staff augmentation company specializing in Customized recruiting
for Information Technology people. http://www.megaforceusa.com
Midwest Consulting Group (MCG)

Patrick Dalley
9401 Indian Creek Parkway Suite 1120
Overland Park, KS 66210

(913) 693-8200

Midwest Consulting Group is an IT consulting company headquartered in Overland Park, KS. MCG offers contract, contract for hire and permanent opportunities along with comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, long/short term disability and 401 (k). Our client list includes various Fortune 500 Companies: Sprint Corporation, Hallmark Cards, H&R Block, Anheuser-Busch, DST Systems, JC Penney, MasterCard International, Applebee's, Aquila & more. With nearly 10 years experience in the staff augmentation industry, MCG has the knowledge and expertise needed to staff in today's IT industry. We pride ourselves in the services we provide to our clients and the relationships we have developed with our employees. MCG carefully matches your career interests to opportunities across the nation at no cost to you.

http://www.mcginfo.com

Princeton Information Systems

13200 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 260
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 402-1800
(913) 402-1801 (fax)

http://www.princetoninformation.com

RCM Technologies Melissa Witt
(816) 471-6690 (fax)
RCM Technologies is an IT and Engineering placement agency. We place consultants on contract or contract for hire positions working for our client. We do offer medical benefits, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Please visit our website at www.rcmt.com
Tech-centric.net Joe Lee
Webadmin
310-318-8934

Tech-Centric.net is a leading technology job portal, providing hundreds
of daily openings throughout the country, covering programming, and other technology related jobs.
There are hundreds of Kansas City-based jobs available that will be of interest to STC members.
The service is free.

http://www.Tech-centric.net/

Technisource Travis Worden
11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Pinnacle 1, Suite 302
Leawood, KS 66211
913-696-0808 (228)
1-800-932-2372
tworden@technisource.com

Technisource is a Technology and Engineering solutions firm that has provided service to the Kansas City area since 1989.

http://www.technisource.com

TEKsystems Jeff Badowski
8101 College Blvd. Suite #230
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 664-0178
(800) 318-2074 Ext. 0178

TEKsystems is the leading full service IT consulting company in the United States. As a result of our rapid growth and merger with our sister company, Maxim Group, we are constantly searching for talented technical professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. From the personal delivery of your weekly checks, to our dedication at finding you the next project, we take care of our people. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer our team members a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training.

http://www.teksystems.com/

Yoh Company

Megan Smith
7127 West 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 648-4004
(800) 998-7908
(913) 648-1649 (fax)

Yoh Company delivers exciting long- and short-term contract and direct opportunities throughout North America and Europe. Servicing a wide range of customers from Fortune 500 firms to innovative start-ups, Yoh Company will provide you with the projects and assignments you need to accelerate your career. Yoh Company is a unit of Yoh Group, one of the largest staffing services firms in the United States with more than 550 million USD in total sales.

http://www.yoh.com

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STC National Jobs Database (Password Required)
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