OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42903058

Date: Sep 16, 2024

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Requisition No: 836979

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42903058

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903058

Salary: 15.00/Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2024

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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

*OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --

THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION**

CONTACT:

Kristin Bennett, (863) 940-6710 or Nathan Bartosek, (863) 589-0528

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Requires possession of a valid class E 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 to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a part-time position working closely with one to two other OPS employees on the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest in Frostproof managing invasive species that alter natural communities by displacing native species and expanding through natural processes. Approximately 90% of this position’s time will be spent in the field, surveying for invasive species in new locations, monitoring invasive contractors for funded invasive projects, logging areas on a GPS, treating invasives species in the field, and maintaining previously treated infested areas. The remaining 10% of time is spent mapping the locations on the computer in ArcGIS, data entry and equipment maintenance. A small portion of time will also be spent helping with state forest projects such as collecting data for threatened and endangered plant/animal species and restoration projects.

Examples of Work Performed

Performs invasive species eradication and control using specialized equipment, herbicides and land management techniques.

Logging areas in a Tablet using ESRI Field Maps.

Mapping locations using ArcGIS.

Data entry.

Assists with reforestation activities.

Assists with restoration projects in upland natural communities on state forest land.

Assists with short and long-range goals and objectives.

Equipment maintenance.

Other related work as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• 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 (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/) ;

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) (https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan) 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).

  *Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

  week

  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

  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.

Location:

FROSTPROOF, FL, US, 33843

Nearest Major Market:Lakeland