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54880.0000 69460.0000 85680.0000

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Short Description:

Develop resources, research funding sources, and write proposals to various organizations. Prepare contract proposals and may administer significant contracts. May also negotiate contractual provisions with potential partners.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Organize material and complete writing assignments according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate the material.
  • Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other materials to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  • Develop or maintain online help documentation.
  • Assist in laying out material for publication.
  • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, production sequence, and detail.
  • Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
  • Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and detail.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Database User Interface and Query Software: FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access; Microsoft SQL Server; Structured query language SQL 
  • Desktop Publishing Software: Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Microsoft Publisher; PTC Arbortext
  • Graphics or Photo Imaging Software: Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud software; Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop 
  • Web Page Creation and Editing Software: Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Google Sites; JustSystems XMetaL; Quadralay WebWorks ePublisher
  • Web Platform Development Software: Cascading style sheets CSS; Drupal; Microsoft ASP.NET; Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP 

Job Zones

  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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