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Duty First Editor

The Logistics Company
Fort Riley, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
Job Description:

  • Requires extensive familiarity with terminology, format, and clarity of expression to assist in preparing documents.


  • Interprets text to assure consistency within the document. Locates sources to verify factual information in the document. Requires extensive familiarity with technical terminology and jargon, and multimedia formats.


  • Work also includes the ability to convert photo and graphic formats and insert web links, photographs, graphics, and video files.


  • Identifies inconsistencies between text and charts, tables, and other graphics.


  • Restructures sentences for clarity without altering the meaning of the text. Contacts authors to resolve inconsistencies in factual information.


  • Identifies to the Technical Writing leader documents in need of major reorganization. Provides technical assistance to others on a variety of publications which differ in manner and style of presentation.


  • Proofreads documents to verify that the proof or final copy is clear and concise.


  • Documents shall be error-free when submitted to the Technical Writing leader/originating offices.


  • Safeguards passwords and access to office computer files and programs.



  • Requirements:

    (1) Shall have eight (8) years’ experience as an Editorial Technician/Technical Writer; or an Associate’s Degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Mass Communications, or Science and six (6) years’ experience in technical writing or editing; or a Bachelor’s Degree in
    English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Communications, Science or Engineering and four (4) years’ experience in technical writing or editing
    (2) (2) Shall be proficient in the advance functionality and tools of Word and Adobe Acrobat.

    TRAVEL.

    May be required to travel on a short notice basis, to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE).

    May be required to wear the appropriate PPE

    RESPIRATORS.

    May be required to wear a respirator to protect from potential respiratory hazards. Personnel issued respirators must be medically cleared and clean shaven

    MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.

    Must be physically able to perform work in conditions of extreme heat and cold, high humidity, blowing sand and dust, working in confined spaces and at heights, and/or walking distances over unimproved terrain while wearing personal protective equipment

    May be required to obtain a copy of the following exams and tests and provide to the company in some cases prior to starting work in certain areas.

    May be required a screening when working in certain specialized areas these screenings could be a urinalysis and/or in vivo lung scan and laser eye examinations on a random basis.

    Employees who support the firing missions that are exposed to loud noises which exceed the levels identified in 29 CFR Part 1910.95 shall receive the
    Audiometric Test

    Must maintain a 100% drug-free working environment

    May be required to operate motor vehicles in accordance with APGR 190-4, APGR 750-2, AR 190-5, AR 385-55, and AR 600-55.
    All personnel operating Government vehicles, and material handling equipment, shall be licensed in accordance with APGR 385-4, AR 600-55 and Technical Bulleting (TB) 600-2. To operate commercial and administrative (non-tactical) vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, contractor employees shall possess an OF 346 Operators Permit, US Army Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card. To obtain an OF 346, employees must have a valid state driver's license and successfully complete a Defensive Driver's Course.

    May be required to have a medical exam or test prior to working in particular areas.

    Required to submit to a urinalysis and/or in vivo lung scan and laser eye examination on a random basis

    Those supporting the firing mission are exposed to loud noises which exceed the levels identified in 29 CFR Part 1910.95, require pre-placement, annual. and operational audiometric tests

    Must take precautions to avoid contracting Lyme’s Disease when working in grassy and wooded areas on APG

    Must be U.S. citizen and possess a high school diploma

    Able to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently and have the ability to clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing

    Must be proficient in the use of computers and MS Office Software

    Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and CAC

    Must possess a valid state driver’s license; may be required to be licensed to operate Government provided vehicles

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