DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42005948 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 859931 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 42005948 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005948 

Salary:  $46,146.40 - $49,661.04 

Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2025 

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DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY—

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Julie Kay Charles

Julie.Charles@FDACS.gov

(850) 617-7368

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, or communications and three (3) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, leisure services, budgeting, 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 two (2) years 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.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s 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:

Moderate travel required.

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.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Conduct comprehensive marketplace research across media platforms, websites, retail merchandising, print and media advertising to ensure the “Fresh From Florida” logo is used in accordance with established guidelines. Monitor news coverage and press releases for references to the “Fresh From Florida” brand. Develop and optimize processes for collecting and tracking information. Identify and report logo use violations.

Perform compliance audits of “Fresh From Florida” membership. Utilize contact management system to research member status and run reports.

Prepare action plans to support “Fresh From Florida” brand integrity. Assist supervisor with brand reports for leadership.

Effectively communicate polices related to the “Fresh From Florida” Industry Membership Program to internal and external stakeholders: host informational webinars about the “Fresh From Florida” brand and logo use polices.

Demonstrate basic understanding of Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act, 5H-17, F.A.C and the rulemaking process. Assist Supervisor with rulemaking.

Respond to industry inquiries regarding the “Fresh From Florida” Industry Membership Program and logo use guidelines. Identify and share opportunities for member recruitment. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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.