OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42915038

Requisition No: 841878 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42915038

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42915038 

Salary:  $15.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 

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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 FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***
 

CONTACT:
 

Chantelle Viloria, phone# (305) 619-3881 or email Chantelle.Viloria@FDACS.gov
 

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.
 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Moderate travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program, required.
   

NOTES:
 

• The work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.
   

JOB DUTIES:
 

General Statement: This is a technical position responsible for the detection and eradication of exotic, invasive mollusks (snails).
 

• Surveying residential, commercial, natural and agricultural areas for the presence of exotic, invasive mollusks (snails). Additional duties also require the application of treatment baits, removal of lawn debris (remove possible hiding spots) and inspect regulated entities.
   
• Completing and maintaining written or electronic records of field activities, specimen submission forms, time and attendance reports, monthly vehicle reports, conducting weekly vehicle safety checks.
   

• Other related duties as directed by Management.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of basic computer usage on desktop and mobile devices, which includes sending email, accessing agency databases, and using common business software.
• Skill in completing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to recognize invasive, exotic snails which must be collected by hand from other established/native snails.
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain good communication with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and draw basic maps and to locate properties using street and geographic maps.
• Ability to adapt to changes such as field operations, weather, schedule, etc.
• Ability to lift at least 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.