OPS INMATE WORK CREW LEADER - 42902457

Requisition No: 847397 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS INMATE WORK CREW LEADER - 42902457

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42902457 

Salary:  $15.00/ Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/01/2025 

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OPS INMATE WORK CREW LEADER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY--
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT:

Amanda Sisson (352) 797-4118

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or its equivalent and (1) one 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.

NOTE:

This position will require occasional/partial weekend work.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible to Groundskeeping Supervisor III for the supervision of inmates and the documentation of inmate misconduct while under FFS supervision and for the construction and/or maintenance of fixed improvements as assigned. Projects will normally be in the areas of minor carpentry, plumbing, electric, and masonry work.  An employee in this position makes on-the-job decisions that may alter and affect each assigned project.

This position supervises inmates who are assigned to landscaping and grounds maintenance activities performed on the headquarters area, residence sites, forest wide recreation areas, and other areas as assigned.   The incumbent will also be responsible for training assigned offenders in the safe use and care of tools, methods and practices of timber stand improvement, tree seedling propagation and care, erosion control, 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 of the field trial area, and yearly pine cone collection.

Responsible for Department of Corrections gain time reports, inventory of assigned equipment, project planning and completion of reports.

Responsible for maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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.