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Primary Function

The position of Publications Development Specialist III provides direct support of the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Department by developing, reviewing, and providing feedback on technical content for technical publications including instruction manuals, procedural information, illustrations, and all other source documentation required to effectively communicate complex technical information into reproducible technical publications.

Essential Duties

• Plan and lead development of required technical content for various technical publications including installation manuals, maintenance manuals, and complex troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of all publication changes and source documentation and be able to provide metrics to management.
• Perform complete and comprehensive review of developed technical publications and associated source materials for grammar, adherence to prescribed development standards, and technical accuracy in accordance with current source materials provided to develop the publications.
• Communicate with engineering to interpret drawings, provide input, and translate requirements into usable technical instructions / procedures.
• Develop new or edit existing source files into technical illustrations for use in applicable technical publications.
• Conduct training/mentorship for department personnel in all phases of publications development and ensure proper documentation of training is accomplished.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of all regulations, policies, and process used in the performance of assigned duties.
• Participate in meetings/conferences as needed to provide input or address comments/concerns.
• Serve on proposal teams in support of project development and responses to Statement of Work (SOW).
• Prepare visual aids such as charts, graphs, forms, etc. to accompany technical documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of MIL-PRF-63002, MIL-PRF-63029, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-HDBK-1222, and MIL-STD-2361 standards.
• Advanced computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; highly proficient in Extensible Markup Language (XML) software.
• Utilize digital software such as Technical Illustrator, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Designer, IsoDraw, and SolidWorks to create technical illustrations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to accurately interpret and convey in-depth processes and procedures to supervisors, co-workers, and personnel outside the department.
• Professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.

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Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree and a minimum of 10 years of task related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent with more than 20 years of direct ublications development experience.
• Strong computer skills with expert knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, use of Extensible Markup Language (XML) software and publishing systems, Technical Illustration software, and SharePoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government secret security clearance.

DESIRED:

• Prefer 10+ years aviation maintenance experience on rotary or fixed wing platforms.
• Highly Proficient in the use of at least one of the following Extensible Markup Language (XML) software: Arbor Text, Ultra-Edit, or Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) development.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.