DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE III - 42005563 1 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 870414 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE III - 42005563 1 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005563 

Salary:  $55,000.14 

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2026 

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DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Lisa Church 850-617-7413

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or paraprofessional experience marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, hospitality management, nutrition, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management; or

A bachelor's degree (four (4) years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in marketing, business, merchandising, economics, agriculture, international affairs, hospitality management, nutrition, leisure services or communications and four (4) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, agriculture, international affairs, hospitality management, nutrition, leisure services, business or industry development, the travel industry or in hotel or restaurant management.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in business administration can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

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 travel required.

Maintain proper food handling certification and nutritional knowledge through continuing education.

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.

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

Actual hours of work shift will be established by supervisor and based on providing departmental coverage for established business hours.

Some weekend and evening travel required for completing reviews and attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings.

JOB DUTIES:

General: Serves as a culinary instructor and ambassador for the federal nutrition programs administered by the division.

Develops standardized recipes that utilize a wide variety of United States Department Agriculture (USDA) Foods, meet USDA meal patterns, appeal to students’ preferences and tastes, and that may be utilized in school kitchens with minimal equipment and staff.  Thoroughly tests and evaluates recipes with school food service professionals and students to ensure that meals and recipes have wide appeal.  Provides estimated food costs of the ingredients for each meal based on the average food costs in school food service.

Performs culinary demonstrations to educate school food service professionals, students and other stakeholders on how to create healthy meals that incorporate new flavors and great taste.  Conducts hands-on culinary instruction for school food service professionals upon request, including demonstrating culinary techniques, food costing and recipe development.  Educates school food service professionals on how to minimize food costs by incorporating USDA Foods.  Performs culinary demonstrations at other educational programs, events and workshops as requested.

Works with school food service professionals to develop new ways to incorporate fresh produce into school meals.  Provides information and demonstrations on selection, preparation, nutritional value and availability of Florida agricultural commodities to increase awareness.   

Attends state, national and international travel and trade shows, association meetings and fairs.  Writes informational updates or promotional material for trade and industrial publications.  Maintains expertise by staying up to date with current research, trends, regulations and programs.  Coordinates and collaborates with the Commissioner’s office and other divisions/offices as needed to ensure best utilization of abilities and resources.

Coordinates and collaborates with the Commissioner’s office and other divisions/offices as needed to ensure best utilization of abilities and resources.  Assist the Department Chef with events throughout the year as needed.  Assists with the emergency management functions of the division during periods of disaster.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Effective verbal and written communication, human relations and organizational skills.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and assist in overseeing the work of others.
• Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of nutrition programs.

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.

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.