MANAGER I - 42005812

Requisition No: 864563 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MANAGER I - 42005812

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42005812 

Salary:  $60,000.20 - $66,000.22 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2025 

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MANAGER I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Gerald Everton, 850-617-7944

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience relating to the program area to which the position is assigned, one (1) year of which must have been in supervisory capacity; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience relating to the program area to which the position is assigned, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. 

Experience relating to the program area to which the position is assigned can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 

Requires possession of a valid Class E 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:

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C. 

Occasional 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 applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Flextime in work schedule is available and may be requested for alternate work hours.

JOB DUTIES:

Direct and supervise activities related to criminal history review of applications pursuant to Chapter 482, F.S., and Rule 5E-14, F.A.C

Monitor the implementation, efficacy and ongoing improvements of the peripheral computer databases that support these programs including CRM (Customer Relationship Management). Coordinate with the Office of Agriculture Technology Services and the Division Information Officer as necessary to ensure these systems meet the evolving needs of internal and external customers and recommend improvements when necessary.

Participate in development of goals, strategies, policies, and procedures as required.  Provide reports as required in a timely manner.

Communicate with the public and the regulated community when necessary to relay information on compliance with applicable statutes and rules.

Supervise assigned employees, evaluate performance, and prepare performance assessments in accordance with established policies and procedures.  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.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
  
  

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.