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SCIENTIST 4

South Florida Water Management District

West Palm Beach, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$64,442–$80,552 Per Year
LOCATION
West Palm Beach, FL
POSTED
18 days ago
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is dedicated to protecting the region's natural resources by maintaining sustainable water quality and ensuring environmental protection for both communities and ecosystems throughout South Florida.

The Office of Water Quality (OWQ) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Editor who possesses a strong background in environmental science, water quality, scientific communication, and scientific technical editing support. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the editing and production of significant District scientific publications. These include the South Florida Environmental Report (SFER), environmental monitoring summaries, quality assurance documentation, regulatory compliance reports, and reports related to the Everglades Settlement Agreement. 

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide technical editing support for reports and publications generated within and outside the OWQ, such as those from the Applied Sciences Bureau and Water Supply Bureau.
•    Oversee the preparation processes for scientific publications to ensure high-quality outputs 
•    Manage document versioning to maintain accuracy and consistency.
•    Coordinate workflows using Teams, SharePoint and MS Planner to support the publication process, and develop reporting using Power BI.
•    Develop and maintain SharePoint Sites to facilitate information sharing and collaboration.
•    Assist with technical meetings coordination as needed.

Collaboration
The Technical Editor will work closely with scientists, engineers, and program managers, collaborating to resolve technical issues and produce superior scientific documentation that meets the District’s standards.
 
This position may be filled at the Scientist 3 level.
External Hiring Range Scientist 4: $64,442 - $80,552
External Hiring Range Scientist 3: $55,696 - $69,620
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employment Guidelines: 

Scientist 4: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred, in Natural or Physical Sciences with at least four (4) years of substantive technical writing/editing experience that demonstrates measurable career and technical progression. 
 
Scientist 3: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred, in Natural or Physical Sciences with at least two (2) years of substantive technical writing/editing experience that demonstrates measurable career and technical progression.

License(s) / Certification(s): 
Valid State of Florida Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:
Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times be required to provide support before, during, and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov

About the Company

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South Florida Water Management District

Our mission: To safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders. 

The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 9 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.

A key initiative is restoration of the Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.sfwmd.gov/

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