OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42902906

Requisition No: 860430 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42902906

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42902906 

Salary:  $16.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2025 

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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE 

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

CONTACT: 

Caitlin North (352) 395-4930

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

A high school diploma or its equivalent. 

Requires possession of a valid Class E 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. 

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

JOB DUTIES:

This position is responsible for assisting in tree seedling production, packaging, and distribution at Andrews Nursery. Operates medium to large agricultural tractors, mechanical harvesters, front-end loaders, seedling strapping machines, forklifts, tractor-trailers and other nursery equipment.  Operation of above equipment prepares nursery soil for seed sowing, maintains, nursery roads, applies cultural treatments necessary for seedling growth, harvests and packages seedlings, and delivers seedlings to the general public, both at the nursery and at Division delivery points.

Performs maintenance and servicing work in connection with any type of equipment assigned to operate.  Also assists in the repairs of such equipment which may include AC/DC welding and oxygen/acetylene cutting and brazing.  Maintains vehicle maintenance records for vehicles and assigned equipment.

Performs maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and modifications to Andrews Nursery buildings as assigned to provide for the safety and convenience of Division employees and the general public.

Performs manual labor incidental to the operation of assigned equipment such as loading and unloading trucks, trailers, pesticide applicators, and fertilizer distributors. Mixes and applies chemical herbicides using hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, ATV tanks, or Truck tanks. Assists in maintaining seed and pesticide inventory records. Assists in maintaining records of nursery cultural practices performed.

Assists in advising the general public regarding tree seedling transportation, storage, and planting procedures.

Willingly 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.