16.1493, Jobs: Ontology: Manager, Aptas, Inc.

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LINGUIST List: Vol-16-1493. Tue May 10 2005. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 16.1493, Jobs: Ontology: Manager, Aptas, Inc.

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Date: 10-May-2005
From: Rebecca Weiss < rweiss at aptas.com >
Subject: Ontology: Manager, Aptas, Inc, CO, USA

	
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Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 22:33:04
From: Rebecca Weiss < rweiss at aptas.com >
Subject: Ontology: Manager, Aptas, Inc, CO, USA


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University or Organization: Aptas, Inc
Department: Ontology
Job Rank: Manager
Specialty Areas: Ontology


Description:

Company Description:
Aptas, Inc. provides technology solutions to the Yellow Pages industry,
converting print and digital content into versatile, high-impact online media.
Headquartered in downtown Denver, Aptas is expanding its staff to enhance our
local search core competencies.

Position Summary:
The Lead Ontologist will be responsible for creating, designing, and modifying
Ontology and Ontology structure for our various customers.  This person will be
responsible for innovation and general Ontology development as Ontology
requirements change. They will serve as Team Lead on various Ontology projects,
and they will assist the Director with certain aspects of management, including
the development of department culture and standards.  They will also serve as a
liaison between the Director and the rest of the team.

Skills:
- Basic computer skills such as Internet, email, and spreadsheet programs.
Ability to edit & manipulate text highly desired, using tools such as Emacs and
Perl.  SQL also desired.
- Knowledge of Ontology structures; experience with developing and maintaining
such structures essential.
- Ability to assist with Ontology development, especially through input in
meetings.  Ability to use problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles.
- Ability to lead projects from set-up through to QA.
- Ability to QA own Ontology work, and work of others.
- Travel &/or foreign language experience desired.
- In-depth knowledge of any major industry, such as Health Care,  Automotive,
Legal, Construction, and so forth helpful.
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written.  Ability to communicate
effectively with reports, peers, superiors, and customers essential.
- Leadership or management experience a plus.

Personal Characteristics:
- Ability to work successfully in a dynamic environment with aggressive
deadlines and complex customer requirements.
- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team from start of project
through completion.
- Ability to adjust to changing focus and/or priorities.
- Ability to successfully multi-task and set priorities as needed.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, challenging and aggressively fast-paced environment.
- Proven desire to push Aptas to the pinnacle of the Local Search industry.

Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Library Science, or related field
- 2-3 years experience in Ontology or related field.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements &/or history to
rweiss at aptas.com.  No phone calls, please.

Absolutely no third parties


Address for Applications:

	Rebecca Weiss
	1517 Blake St
	Denver, CO 80202
	United States of America

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Contact Information:

	Rebecca Weiss
	Email: rweiss at aptas.com
	Phone: 303.572.1122
	Website: http://aptas.com





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