SENIOR MARKET MANAGER - SES - 42000537

Requisition No: 839667 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: SENIOR MARKET MANAGER - SES - 42000537

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42000537 

Salary:  $45,823.96 - $47,198.68 

Posting Closing Date: 12/07/2024 

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SENIOR MARKET MANAGER - SES
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU OF STATE FARMERS MARKETS
 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:
 

Mike Rich (386) 234-6006

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in agriculture, business or public administration and three (3) years of professional experience in the field of business, public relations, and/or agriculture, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
 

Professional or paraprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 
 

Requires 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, 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 travel required.
 

NOTES:
 

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

Market Supervision:  Responsible for the operation of the Edward L. Myrick State Farmers' Market.  Supervise market employees; let or lease space on the market; provide local supervision of market construction and maintenance; keep equipment inventory records and use approved methods of disposing of un-needed inventory; train and instruct the market staff in their required duties and responsibilities; develop and implement effective maintenance programs; maintain an effective market safety program; prepare annual operating budgets and prepare construction budgets.
 

Developing the Market Program:  Prepare frequent market reports; maintain a current accurate mailing list of area producers and buyers; work with client groups to determine their present and future needs; prepare articles, ads, and other promotions to keep the public informed of markets' activities; stay informed of changes in all rules and regulations; develop a positive public relations program; develop and utilize an effective advisory committee.
 

Implementing the Market Program: Encourage local producers to participate in promotional campaigns designed to enhance desirability of Florida Agricultural Produce sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Be familiar with the grading, packing, processing, and distribution of farm products.  Visit growers to determine crop conditions and crop availability; work with other agricultural agencies to promote agriculture in the area.
 

Participate in the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign program. Attend conferences, workshops, seminars etc., for professional development of management skills. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.
 

Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.
 

Engage industry, civic and community groups, associations and committees as a department/market representative to develop goodwill for the market and department, as well as an understanding of community concerns and issues.
 

Perform other related duties as assigned.
 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
 

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.