Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources – water – with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Operations Bureau
Support the District’s Structure Operations Section managing multiple tasks and priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As part of the Structure Operations Section team, the Structures Data Analyst will support the sections Water Control Structure Asset Management Program. This position will conduct data related tasks, develop/improve processes, and maintain quality data. Tasks include data entry, ETL process, QA/QC, query, and report creation with graphs and tables. This position is also responsible to remotely operate water control structures which included monitoring water levels and making decisions on when to operate the structures. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.
The District supports employees who prefer a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings or work a portion of their time from a designated location and the remainder of their time remotely.
For helping to maintain our valuable water resources, we offer:
- Florida retirement system/retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation
- Work-life balance
- 9 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability
- Supplemental insurance
- Health savings & flexible spending accounts
- Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
- Employee assistance program
- Legal and identity theft protection
- Wellness program
- Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
- Tuition reimbursement
- State adoption benefit program qualified employer
- Training and development resources
- Innovative projects
- Advanced technologies
Compensation:$46,134.40 – $58,806.20
The starting salary range is included for the Data Analyst profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.
Essential Functions
- Input equipment, costs, life cycles, and preventative maintenance of structure components data, standardizing the data entry and ensuring consistency across the section.
- Assist with the implementation of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) using the MVP Plant software and rolling this data into the Power BI software tool used for the risk-based capital improvement planning.
- Annually update the condition ratings that result from the structure inspection program.
- Identify data gathered and analyze data flow for developing efficiencies, solutions, or alternative methods to improve data quality and data reporting.
- Use software such as SAS, R, and SQL for data management tasks
- Identify data quality problems and recommend and implement solutions or improvements.
- Design, evaluate, recommend or approve changes to data, reports, and performance indicators.
- Manage quality analysis of data inputs and outputs and recommend corrective action.
- Spend time in the field at the structures to understand the various components which are being managed, how the structures operate, their preventative maintenance needs, and their purpose.
- Remotely operate water control structures during and after business hours. This will include nights, weekends, and holidays. There are 84 structures that are monitored and operated during the watch shift. This includes monitoring water levels and making decisions on when to operate the structures.
Working Conditions
Employee works in a standard office environment as well as in the field. Occasional travel usually during the workday is required. Performs continuous repetitive tasks (to include keyboarding) with one or both hands. Occasionally lifts and carries objects up to 20 pounds. Occasionally requires bending and reaching above shoulder level. Occasionally climbs ladders. Field conditions may require work in the elements. Possible travel to other offices. Occasionally required to drive automotive vehicle for 2 hours or more at a time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
Required Credentials for Structures Data Analyst Opportunities
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, engineering or a related field
- One (1) year related work experience
- Valid driver’s license
Application Process
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification. Exceptions may be granted for those applicants who are within 30 days of graduation. If selected, candidate is not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
Additional Details
This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Brooksville, FL office, however some remote work may be available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
Travel Required
Yes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District’s coverage area.
Accepting applications until April 27, 2023 at 4 PM
About Us
Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, our district includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 5 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
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The District prides itself on providing a positive work flexible environment that engages and supports our employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.
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All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4747; or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.
The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The District will not sponsor applicants for work visas.