OPS PROPERTY SPECIALIST - 42903053

Requisition No: 861912 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS PROPERTY SPECIALIST - 42903053

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903053 

Salary:  $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2025 

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OPS PROPERTY SPECIALIST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

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

CONTACT:

Karen Mathis (386) 243-6223

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in property or inventory control. 

College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required experience.

Requires 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.

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 works under the direction of the property administrator performing administrative duties and other assigned tasks. 

Duties include maintaining records and following procedures to accurately onboard, distribute, inventory and dispose of state and federal property.

Helps to ensure that all accountable property is located and properly identified in the Center. Maintains records of fire department leases, and in conjunction with local Forest Area Supervisors, conducts annual inspections.

Assists the property administrator in receiving, inspecting and onboarding new equipment including verification inspection, entry in appropriate inventory databases, requesting fuel cards and vehicle tags. Enters and removes purchased stock and supplies in the warehouse program.

Assists with the maintenance and repair of fixed facilities and grounds in and around the Central shop compound 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/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.