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Technical Editor Job at Dormont Manufacturing Company in Anchorage

Dormont Manufacturing Company · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Contract

Job Overview
As the Technical Editor, you will work on-site at either the Anchorage, AK or Salt Lake City, UT office and be under indirect supervision of the Senior Technical Editor, to develop, edit, format, and/or create PDFs of highly specialized material for technical reports. You will be following company or project specific guidance to ensure that all materials meet established standards of appearance and content.

Responsibilities

Editing technical reports, work plans, proposals, and related documents involving highly specialized and scientific information; prepares deliverables for client submittal.

Meets production schedules to ensure completion by established deadlines.

Follows company and project-specific guidance and best practices to accurately edit, prepare, and produce high-quality, consistent technical documentation.

Uses Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and company tools to complete and track assignments.

Interprets and applies project requirements; coordinates with technical staff to resolve document issues and maintain consistency and quality across complex deliverables.

Formats and produces complex computer-generated forms, tables, and graphs.

Maintains organized electronic files and document records in company systems.

Applies USACE Alaska MED, Section 508, and other government/agency requirements to submittals as needed.

Produces hard copies/DVDs as assigned and coordinates shipping of deliverables.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned. May assist with onboarding or training junior editorial staff.

Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory roles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat required. Skills in Adobe Acrobat Pro/Creative Suite, SharePoint, PowerPoint, or Teams are beneficial.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to edit technical documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, organization, and adherence to company standards.

Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment and adapt to company and team practices.

Ability to develop and prepare reports for printing.

Skill in document layout and formatting for professional technical publications.

Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

5-10 years of experience directly related to duties and responsibilities.

Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy.

Ability to pass drug and background screening.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.

Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.

Tuition reimbursement.

Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.

FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.

Dental and Vision Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.

Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.

Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.

0-2 years 15 days

3-5 years 23 days

6-9 years 27 days

10-14 years 30 days

15-19 years 33 days

20 or more years 37.5 days

10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary "Floating" Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.

401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

Preference Statement
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries’ business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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