OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 42900354

Requisition No: 871153 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 42900354

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42900354 

Salary:  $16.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/10/2026 

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OPS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

(CLASS TITLE: OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST I)

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:

Holly Hughes, Phone (352) 395-4778

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, agricultural communications, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism; or

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

Possession of a valid Driver License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***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, international destinations and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program is required.

NOTES:

• To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

• Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account.
  
  

JOB DUTIES:

Digital and Telecommunications:

• Coordinate, develop, produce and analyze content for Don’t Pack a Pest program’s social media platforms and monthly program report.
• Conceptualize, write and edit information and materials (brochures, displays/exhibits, creative documents, web pages, social media posts, etc.) about the Don’t Pack a Pest program for distribution to stakeholders including the public, elected officials, community organizations, media, and other government agencies.
• Assists Social Media Coordinator with content development and creation for division’s social media platforms.
• Assists with photography and videography projects as needed.
  
  

Outreach Assistance:

• Maintain outreach inventory and assist with the distribution of materials for the division, the public and our stakeholders.
• Mails program information to the public as requested.
• Assist in the research, creative development, and purchasing over outreach materials such as brochures, posters, digital toolkits, promotional items, etc.
• Liaise with Don’t Pack a Pest program participants to provide art files, outreach items and other materials as requested.
• Research university outreach opportunities for Don’t Pack a Pest Program and initiate contact.
• Liaise with appropriate university points of contact to provide educational resources, outreach materials, and explore tabling events.
  
  

Customer Service:

• Serves as back up receptionist for daily breaks and gaps in coverage.
• Serve as back up Helpline operator during gaps in coverage and emergency response programs.
• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner in person and over the phone.
  
  

Computer Skills:

• Writes, reviews and edits in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Research division and department programs and duties.
• Database entry for department programs and records purposes
  
  

Other Duties:

• Performs related duties as required or assigned by management.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera equipment and set up.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skill in telecommunication and computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Skills in social media strategy and management
• Skills in social media content planning and development
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  
  

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/myhealth/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.