OPS Publications Production Spec II

2 months ago

SAINT PETERSBURG, United States State of Florida Full time

Requisition No:

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Publications Production Spec II

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $20 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2024

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FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Library Publications Production and Preservation Specialist II – OPS Position

$20 per hour

100 8th Ave SE

Saint Petersburg, FL

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Library Publications Production and Preservation Specialist II- OPS

Saint Petersburg, Florida - $20 per hour

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of scholarly publication standards for the scientific academic voice; skilled in writing concise, direct, active sentence structures that are clearly understood.

Knowledge of scientific journal author guidelines, reference, and citation formatting. Knowledge of the logical writing style that is accepted by top tier scientific publishers.

2 Years of professional editing experience with research manuscript writing.

Ability to provide direct diplomatic feedback that improves authorship.

Ability to meet multiple deadlines.

Organization, time management, and excellent diplomatic communication skills.

Effective use of digital editing software, including the Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office including Excel and Word, especially Track Changes.


Preferred Qualifications:

Professional layout desktop publishing experience with Adobe InDesign or academic project experience in InDesign with a product sample.

Bachelor's degree

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.

Office hours are from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Eligible for part-time Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume and an editing sample on a short draft manuscript will be required if advanced to interview stage.

Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

Science and copy editing:

Reviews and edits FWC authored manuscripts for succinct compelling scientific voice.

Provides suggestions throughout the manuscript on how to improve the clarity of the writing.

Points to inflated or illogical statements, jargon, and unsupported conclusions.

Edits format and style according to the author guidelines the manuscript is written for.

Provides copy editing in preparation for submission to the publishing vehicle.

Applies the rules of the Council of Science Editors where applicable e.g., professional reports.

Guidance and Instruction:

Works with the Publication Office Supervisor to prepare guides, templates, and training materials.

Communication and Administration:

Works with Publication Office Supervisor and contractors to arrange editing job queues, communicate with authors, and track publication projects.

Shares editing service jobs with other Publication Office editors; communicates effectively to accomplish this efficiently.

Professional Development:

Seeks professional development that assists authors in sustaining current best practices in authorship.

Publication Collection Preservation:

Works with library staff to digitize, archive, catalog and preserve library materials.

Library staff receive basic cross-training to help cover services when needed, including physical coverage of library.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge in using Microsoft Office365 Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, and Adobe Pro and Windows.

Possess good customer service skills.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently.

Ability and desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, team environment.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities.

Ability to organize and manage multiple publication projects.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to work in a confidential environment.

High attention to detail.

Scientific and copy editing skills.

We encourage applications with a mix of expertise in some areas, and commitment to learning in others.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. .

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan

On the Job Trainings

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

For a more complete list of benefits, visit

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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