DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I - 42001171 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) 1

Requisition No: 850194 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I - 42001171 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001171 

Salary:  $45,468.80 

Posting Closing Date: 04/05/2025 

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DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE I
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
 

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY—

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURAL AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED. *** 

CONTACT:
 

Jeremy Eason (850) 617-7437
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marketing, business, merchandising, economics, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, human development, human sciences, or communications and two (2) years of professional experience in administrative work, marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management; or
 

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in business administration and one (1) year of professional experience as described above.
 

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

The candidate for this position will be required to possess 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:
 

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.
 

Moderate travel required.
 

NOTES:
 

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

Some weekend and evening travel required for attending meetings, events and conferences.
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

General: Assists the Outreach section with event coordination.  Attends meetings for event planning, promotion and execution in accordance with all division and department standards while managing all project delivery elements within time limits and budget.
 

Assists with the planning, organizing, managing and helps facilitate events that promote division programs.  Assists with pre-event logistics and onsite event management. Assists with the logistics of event set up, break down, and follow-up.
 

Assists with the production and delivery of event run of show, site specifications, staff specifications, event walk-through schedules and all other event execution schedules. Helps to organize and manage the invitation, registration, and attendee check-in processes. Sits in on meetings regarding branding and marketing of events. Reports arising issues and assists with troubleshooting any emerging problems during in a timely manner using tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
 

Assists with developing an annual budget and plan for meetings and events. Helps to monitor event budgets to prevent cost overruns and attrition charges. Shadows the purchase order and contract process for vendors and venues from creation to execution.  Reviews vendor invoices to ensure accurate billing and reconciles invoices to the event budget. Processes event associated invoices and purchasing card charges in accordance with the prompt payment requirements.
 

Coordinates and arranges event planning meetings. Ensures detailed minutes are taken during planning meetings. Works with division staff to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of division events. Assists with the establishment and maintenance of standardized event operational procedures. Participates in brainstorming sessions to improve event services and quality. Research tools and technology solutions to improve event satisfaction and generate interest and increased participation. Assists with the establishment of timelines for the planning of future events.
 

Researches and maintains a working knowledge of current industry trends including changes, cost drivers, market conditions and economic indicators to inform event planning strategies and timelines.  Represents the division and department at various conferences, meetings and events held at state and national levels. Builds and cultivates relationships with vendors, venues, convention and visitors’ bureaus, and other event professionals. Maintains a database of all division meetings, conferences and events that promote division programs. Maintains a database of potential venues for events for use in solicitation efforts. 
 

Assist with emergency management functions of the division during periods of disaster.
 

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications.

• Skill in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work effectively without day-to-day direct supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive business relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.