F/T - Publishing System Specialis -a Not-for-profit

Publishing System Specialist - New York City (Referrals Welcome)

Our Client : This Association was founded in 1880 as a not-for-profit
professional organization promoting the art, science and practice of
mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences. This
association develops codes and standards that enhances public safety, and
provides lifelong learning and technical exchange opportunities benefiting
the global engineering and technology community. There are more than
127,000 members worldwide.

The Position : The Publishing System Specialist is primarily responsible
for maintaining various key components within the XML publishing
environment. This entails installing, and maintaining Arbortext document
types DTDs (Document Type Definition), Stylesheet files (.STYLE Files, XSLT)
and configuration files; developing a clear methodology for creation and
maintenance of Stylesheets and DTDs; updating and managing the Document
Model Report; supporting any custom applications created as part of the
Arbortext Product Series; maintaining all customizations to the Arbortext
Product Suite (Editor, Link Manager, CMS, Publishing Engine) to improve
authoring productivity. Developing and/or maintaining administrative and/or
user documentation.

Requirements : The degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 3 years
experience working in an XML/CMS publishing environment in a development
position, or 7 years experience working in an XML/CMS publishing environment
in a development position. Strong working knowledge of content management
essential. Troubleshoot a wide variety of data and document management
problems. Requirements include a thorough understanding of XML and XML
concepts and syntax; understanding of DTD syntax; understanding of Content
Management Systems; knowledge of web services; understanding of Databases
(specifically SQL or equivalent); understanding the basics of XSL (XSLT and
XSLFO); understanding of Java. Excellent communication (both written and
verbal), and analytical skills. The following would be very helpful -
understanding of Arbortext Command Language (ACL) and/or Perl; programming
knowledge; thorough knowledge and understanding of the overall new XML based
publishing system (ExStyles, MathType, Arbortext Editor, Link Manager,
Arbortext Content Management System, Arbortext Publishing Engine) - touch
points between modules; thorough knowledge of Microsoft operating systems
and general knowledge of computer hardware.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Code - IS-01 (Resumes & Cover Letter in Word preferred)

For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:

Contact: Sarah Warner
swarner@wontawk.com
212 /869-3348
WONTAWK
Superior Staffing for Librarians and
Other Information Professionals
25 W 43rd Street, NY NY 10036