OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42914300

Requisition No: 827380 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42914300

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42914300 

Salary:  $15.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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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:
 

Daniel Merced, (352) 206-5259
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
 

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in nursery, farming, or livestock operations.
 

College or vocational/technical training can substitute at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for the required experience, provided such training included three (3) courses in biology, chemistry and/or agriculture.
 

Note:  If education is being used to qualify for this position, you must provide a copy of an official or unofficial transcript as supporting documentation showing the required coursework.)
 

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:
 

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

JOB DUTIES:
 

GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a professional position responsible for the protection, and regulation of native and cultivated flora within the state of Florida. This position conducts independent plant detection surveys in agricultural and residential environs for minimizing or eliminating environmental and agricultural harm associated with the introduction of Exotic Fruit Flies.
 

Exotic Fruit Fly Detection: The incumbent is responsible for:
 

• Build fruit fly detection devices, insert and replace baits on the established 2- or 3-week cycle.
• Place and service fruit fly detection devices in accordance with the Florida Fruit Fly Detection Manual.
• Responsible for performing all activities associated with fruit fly detection program and perform these activities properly, timely and in a responsible manner.
• Submit timely and accurate reports of all work performed into eTrap and maintain all Fruit fly Detection records as required by program standards, and all other reports as necessary including but not limited to vehicle reports.
• Follow all established safety guidelines and any additional precautions and practices set forth by management.
   

Public Relations: The incumbent is responsible for:
 

• Be courteous and communicate professionally with the public at all times.
• Respond to consumer complaints, or when necessary, refer them to the proper agency.
• Attend meetings and workshops to keep current on Department activities
   

Related work: The incumbent is responsible for performing related work as directed by management.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Ability to recognize citrus varieties and other known hosts of Exotic Fruit Flies.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, and humid environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to deal with the public and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Skilled in completing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to read and draw basic maps, and to locate properties using street and geographic maps.
• Ability to operate a computer to access and retrieve electronic information.
   

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.