Duty First Editor

Duty First EditorThe Logistics Company, Inc. is seeking applicants for the following position. 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. 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. Shall be proficient in the advance functionality and tools of Word and Adobe Acrobat. May be required to travel on a short notice basis, to CONUS and OCONUS locations. May be required to wear the appropriate PPE. May be required to wear a respirator to protect from potential respiratory hazards. Personnel issued respirators must be medically cleared and clean shaven. 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 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.