OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42900376

State of Florida • Winter Haven, FL

12d • $15

About The Position

OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION
CONTACT:
Rebecca Hamilton, Phone [phone]
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
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, hours worked, and formal education fields 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 valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program, required.

NOTES:

Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.
The work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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 candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Driver License.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill with data management, data entry, clerical and computer work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid temperature environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to interact with the public and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to interpret aerial maps.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to compile and organize data.

Responsibilities

• Host removal: Technician shall survey groves and buffer areas as directed by supervisor, to remove preferred host plants of the Caribbean Fruit Fly. Technician shall survey entire area. Any portion of the area that cannot be driven (i.e. hammocks, berms, canal banks) must be surveyed by walking. Survey activities shall be documented on appropriate forms.
• Trapping: Technician shall set, and service McPhail and Jackson traps as directed by supervisor. Record trapping activities in trap book and on appropriate forms. Maintain flagging tape on trap trees and clean traps.
• Certify harvesting: Technician shall monitor harvesting and transporting of certified fruit to ensure compliance. Verify that designated areas are certified by checking the latest Trapping Report. Check the entire designated area to ensure that the fruit being harvested is from the correct area. Check the orange cards and trip tickets (if available) to ensure accuracy. Complete all appropriate paperwork.
• Packinghouse monitoring: Technician shall monitor packinghouses as directed by supervisor. Ensure that certified fruit in bins and cartons are labeled legibly and correctly. Ensure that the Protocol placards are placed in appropriate areas. Ensure that the packinghouse is in compliance with all protocol regulations.
• Vehicles: Vehicles shall be maintained and driven in a safe and efficient manner for the accomplishment of program goals.
• Other duties: Technician performs any related work as directed by management.

Benefits

• Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.
• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED