AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT SUPV -SES - 42001590

Requisition No: 864975 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER PROTECT SUPV -SES - 42001590

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42001590 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $42,900.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2025 

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AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:       
       

John Wiggins; Phone (772) 201-2363

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which includes three (3) courses in an agricultural, physical, biological or natural science. 

Professional experience in agriculture, food distribution/processing/production, regulatory inspections, maintenance of mechanical devices, customer service, or in a quality control program 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:

Authorized Certification Official for Federal Phytosanitary Certification.

Public Applicator’s License: must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code. 

Frequent travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, 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:

This is a professional position responsible for the supervision, planning, assigning, motivation and direction of staff activities assigned to the Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program.  Training and leadership to subordinates will ensure that regulatory activities are carried out efficiently and effectively. 

Plans and evaluates staff workload to maintain equity and efficiency.  Provides motivation, training and orientation of new employees in all program areas of the Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program, including Plant Pest Detection for Caribfly and other major fruit flies in native and cultivated flora; export certification requirements to enforce the rules and regulations as they apply to various states and foreign countries; and additional field training of subordinates.  Conducts Quality Control assessments of subordinates' pest detection, harvesting and packinghouse activities, and survey and host removal surveys.  Monitors techniques of aerial bait spray applicators and distribution of chemical material and calibration of the aircraft.  Maintains liaison between Program Administrator and all field activities.  Reviews records and reports of subordinates for punctuality and accuracy.  Directs staff in investigations and the submission of reports of violations pertaining to Division regulations and Florida statutes.  Ensures that subordinates are familiar with and follow procedures outlined in the Division Safety Manual.

Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed.  Approves timesheets and leave requests.  Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled.   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.

Compiles and submits to supervisor a daily, weekly and monthly report of area activities based upon documentation submitted by employees.  Maintains current files on certified designated areas, citrus crops and potentially economic or devastating plant pests and diseases for assigned area.  Maintains up-to-date manuals on certification procedures for the Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program.  Ensures that subordinates have adequate equipment and facilities with which to complete their assigned duties.  Assists subordinates with vehicle and office maintenance needs and resolves problems.  Conducts safety training for vehicle and equipment operation.  Investigates accidents and injuries to subordinates.  Conducts job safety analysis per Division Safety Manual.  Maintains office and personnel inventories and assignments.  Assists on other division projects.  Organizes employees for certification of fruit destined to European market through fruit cutting and issuance of state phytosanitary certificates.

Advises growers on the most efficient and effective way to allow for the sale of fresh Florida fruit for fly-free certification.  Interacts with packinghouse management to ensure packing house certification status remains intact by preventing errors that would cause a loss in export or domestic markets for fresh Florida citrus fruit.  Interacts with harvesting management of certified fresh Florida fruit to prevent a market loss by incorrect harvesting or commingling.  Interacts with growers, packing house and harvesting management, aerial applicators, and consumers to ensure compliance with program requirements and procedures.  Participates in supervisory and academic workshops.  Gives presentations to industry on program activities as required.  Keeps subordinates informed of pests, regulations, standards and techniques.  Participates in emergency programs as requested.

Performs related work as directed by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Caribbean Fruit Fly Protocol Program.
• Knowledge of fruit fly trapping procedures.
• Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office, GIS mapping programs and GPS.
• Ability to use aerial photography for placing fruit fly traps, conducting plant pest surveys and performing Caribfly host removal.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, delegate tasks and supervise employees.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and follow up on completion of work.
• Ability to prioritize work, solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to identify Caribbean fruit fly host plants.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  
  

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.