Editor

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The Florida Legislature

Florida House of Representatives

General Summary

This is work preparing and editing draft legislation, amendments, and other publications of the Florida Legislature; reviews and edits draft documents for grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation, style, and form; uses personal computers and relevant software; requires extended hours during each legislative session and up to twelve weeks preceding each regular session, which often includes evening and weekend hours.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Prepares and edits draft legislation, amendments, and other publications according to accepted styles and formats.
• Edits draft documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and form and consults with and offers advice and suggestions to other staff on these matters.
• Revises draft documents to include changes and proofreads to ensure accuracy.
• Assists in research for and preparation of draft legislation, amendments, and other publications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of English grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software.
• Skill in reading comprehension, writing, analysis, research, and organization.
• Ability to perform detailed work independently with a high degree of accuracy and quality of content.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to perform consistently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to proofread text for typographical and grammatical errors and to make necessary corrections.
• Ability to research legal documents and references.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in English or Journalism.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience in editorial work, journalism, technical writing, publishing, or a related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Accomendation For Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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