Duty First Editor in Fort Riley, Kansas at The Logistics Company
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The Logistics Company
Fort Riley, Kansas, 66442, United States
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The Logistics Company
Duty First Editor
The Logistics Company, Inc. is seeking applicants for the following position:
Duty First Editor
Requisition Code: 26-FRK-005 Open Date: 7/2/2026 Status: Prospect Project Work Location: Fort Riley (KS) 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 Associates Degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Mass Communications, or Science and six (6) years experience in technical writing or editing; or a Bachelors 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 Lymes 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 drivers license; may be required to be licensed to operate Government provided vehicles
The Logistics Company
Duty First Editor
The Logistics Company, Inc. is seeking applicants for the following position:
Duty First Editor
Requisition Code: 26-FRK-005 Open Date: 7/2/2026 Status: Prospect Project Work Location: Fort Riley (KS) 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 Associates Degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Mass Communications, or Science and six (6) years experience in technical writing or editing; or a Bachelors 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 Lymes 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 drivers license; may be required to be licensed to operate Government provided vehicles
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Fort Riley, Kansas, 66442, United States