INMATE WORK CREW LEADER - 42003294

Requisition No: 883123 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: INMATE WORK CREW LEADER - 42003294

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003294 

Salary:  $41,000.18 - $45,000.02 

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2026 

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INMATE WORK CREW LEADER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Tammy Molitor, (352) 797-4118

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of supervisory experience in an outdoor job environment such as agricultural, forestry, plant nursery, or building construction operation.

In addition to the above requirements, a person employed in this class must meet the provisions of Chapter 33-3, Department of Corrections Rules and Regulations, prior to independently supervising inmates. These requirements include: (1) Background investigation; (2) A minimum of 32 hours orientation training by the Department of Corrections pertaining to inmate supervision; (3) Approval from the Department of Corrections for supervision of minimum and medium custody inmates.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE 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, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a “P” Passenger Transport/Bus Endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.

The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.

Must successfully pass a background check that includes a criminal history check and must be approved by the Department of Correction’s Contract Manager, or designee and complete required orientation/training in the supervision of inmates, prior to assuming supervision.  Shall attend refresher training annually thereafter.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening as a condition of employment.

Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver’s License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible to Groundskeeping Supervisor III for the supervision of inmates assigned to the Rock Lake Cattle area and the documentation of inmate misconduct while under Florida Forest Service (FFS) supervision.

This position supervises inmates who will assist in the day-to-day operations and upkeep of the department Cracker Cattle and Cracker Horse herd. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: feeding, grazing, worming, spraying, working, moving and general upkeep of the pastures and fences dedicated to the herd for grazing. Assist with birthing or breeding cycle of cattle. Maintains working electronic records on all cattle, with attention given to identifying calves with proper dams at birthing times. Ensures minerals, liquid feed and hay are always supplied when needed. Transport animals to different locations as required. Maintains the health of the herd at the department expectations, and immediately notifies the Maintenance Administrator, when necessary, to assist in this task.

This position supervises inmates who are assigned to landscaping and grounds maintenance activities performed at Rock Lake Cattle area, and other areas as assigned.   The incumbent will also be responsible for training assigned offenders in the safe use and care of tools, road maintenance, facilities construction and maintenance, and other state lands management and/or maintenance activities.  Supervises inmates who are involved in special projects such as tree planting, land preparation in cattle demonstration area and improvements and yearly pinecone collection.

Responsible for inventory of assigned equipment, project planning, and completion of reports and share with the Facilities Maintenance Administrator.  Meet all inventory deadlines of the state office.

Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• Annual Boot Allotment
• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Provided

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  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.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.