The State of Florida

Requisition No: 825309

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II – 42913114

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42913114

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2024

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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY –
THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION***

CONTACT:

Rosamaria Quiñones, Phone (786) 732-8924

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Possession of a valid Driver License.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES:

The work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.

JOB DUTIES:

Imported Fire Ant Nursery Inspections:

Maintains the inspections on schedule for all the IFA-certified nurseries, including current compliance agreements.
Maintains office files and records in a proper manner.
Updates the IFA nursery database.
Conducts IFA sample collections according to procedures.
Completes specimen reports, special inspection reports (SIR), daily Plant Industry Trust Revenue entries (PITR), and quarterly reports, timely and accurately.
Oversees treatments to ensure they are done and recorded when necessary.
Notifies nursery owners in advance of visit for an inspection.

Uses public relations and customer service skills when interacting with the public.

Participation in Special Programs:

Participates in other programs and travels to other field offices over night for extended periods, usually no more than two weeks at a time.

Maintain Vehicles and Other State Equipment:

Maintains vehicle and other equipment in proper working condition: reasonably clean, organized, and serviced according to maintenance schedule.

Maintains vehicle and other equipment reports.

Performs other duties as directed by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Ability to detect plant pests.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to follow verbal, written and mapped directions.
Ability to pay attention to details.
Ability to weigh and measure accurately.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.

Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

SPECIAL NOTES:

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.