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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Work Values
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Daily Duties at Jet Propulsion Laboratory:
* Wrote, edited, and produced JPL's wide range of documentation, including scientific technical reports, conference papers and proceedings, brochures (both four-color and black-and-white), newsletters, software documentation and user manuals, lithographs, and viewgraphs, from the original text or notes to the final copy. Coordinated efforts with the graphics, word-processing, photography, printing, and distribution departments as needed. Well-versed in working with tight budgets and deadlines. * Worked directly with scientists, engineers, programmers, and other JPL staff to determine and fulfill their documentation needs, utilizing JPL's "Levels of Edit" concept to generate the products they desired, within their time and budget constraints. Prepared documentation budgets and schedules as requested. * Produced all documentation for the International Halley Watch (IHW), including the Summary Volume of the Comet Halley Archives, the Comet Halley Handbook, and Comets in the Post-Halley Era. Maintained the IHW documentation series records. * Provided extensive documentation support to the Magellan and Galileo projects in coordination with their primary documentation representatives. * Furnished computer technical support for JPL's documentation section as required, including hardware and software installation, troubleshooting, user support, and network support for Macintosh, PC, and mixed-platform environments. * Beta-tested custom-written software, including a document-tracking system and a timekeeping program, then developed related user documentation.
What they like about Jet Propulsion Laboratory:
You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.
Information about Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5
Average length of employment : 11 years
Average salary of employees: $57,500
These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Jet Propulsion Laboratory:
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| Were your performance expectations clearly communicated? | 5.0 |
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| Were you recognized for meeting or exceeding expectations? | 4.0 |
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| Did you feel like your personal contribution was important? | 4.0 |
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| Was your career path clearly outlined and discussed? | 4.0 |
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| I would recommend this as a place of employment. | 3.0 | |
| I believe in the purpose of this organization. | 3.0 | |
| I would work for this organization again. | 3.0 | |
| I feel employees are fairly compensated. | 3.0 |
