State of Florida
OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42915038
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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42915038
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State of Florida .
Requisition No: 863523
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42915038
Position Number: 42915038
Pay Plan: Temp
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2025
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Open Competitive Opportunity
This is a full-time other personal services (OPS) position.
Contact Chantelle Viloria, Phone (305) 619-3881
Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Possession of a valid Driver License.
Candidate Profile Requirements
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed.
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 values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
Extensive travel required, including overnight stays and up to two weeks at a time.
Notes
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited.
Successful candidate must pass background screening, including fingerprinting.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Benefits include optional insurance coverage and a LinkedIn Learning training account.
Job Duties
Conduct plant pest detection surveys in agricultural, public, and residential environs.
Perform activities associated with the Giant African Land Snail (GALS) eradication program in a timely and responsible manner.
Submit timely and accurate reports of all work performed, including inputting records into Mobile Inspection apps.
Maintain records as required by program standards and other reports such as vehicle reports, timesheets, and leave requests.
Follow all established safety guidelines and additional practices set forth by management.
Respond to new and existing detections within the state which may require extensive travel, working two weeks or more away from headquarters.
Conduct field detection tasks, examining, collecting, preparing, and submitting insects and other arthropods, diseases, and soil samples using approved methods and sending samples to the appropriate technical bureau for confirmation.
Complete routine high-risk inspections as scheduled, which may include extensive travel and require working two weeks or more away from headquarters.
Analyze assigned establishments for risk level and discuss changes with management.
Assist in exotic pest surveys and protocols within the state.
Respond to emergency programs that necessitate prolonged absences from assigned headquarters and unusual working hours.
Interact with coworkers, management, and the public in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.
Respond to consumer complaints, or refer them to the proper agency when necessary.
Attend meetings and workshops to stay current on Department activities.
Attend public outreach events.
Assist with inspections of plant material and other high-risk commodities for the purpose of excluding plant pests, including fruit fly detection and import inspections.
Pass fruit fly identification training annually.
Perform other work as directed by management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skilled at working with the public and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
Skilled in completing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to recognize Giant African land snail and other snails or slugs of economic importance.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas on uneven ground and inclement weather.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to travel to other areas of the state for up to two weeks at a time and commit to unusual work hours.
Ability to read and draw basic maps and to locate properties using street and geographic maps.
Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
Ability to apply required treatments for eradication of invasive plant pests.
Benefits
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
Participation in the State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Seasonal and part-time OPS employees may refer to People First resources.
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 must notify the hiring authority in advance. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42915038
role at
State of Florida .
Requisition No: 863523
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42915038
Position Number: 42915038
Pay Plan: Temp
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2025
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Open Competitive Opportunity
This is a full-time other personal services (OPS) position.
Contact Chantelle Viloria, Phone (305) 619-3881
Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Possession of a valid Driver License.
Candidate Profile Requirements
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed.
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 values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
Extensive travel required, including overnight stays and up to two weeks at a time.
Notes
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited.
Successful candidate must pass background screening, including fingerprinting.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Benefits include optional insurance coverage and a LinkedIn Learning training account.
Job Duties
Conduct plant pest detection surveys in agricultural, public, and residential environs.
Perform activities associated with the Giant African Land Snail (GALS) eradication program in a timely and responsible manner.
Submit timely and accurate reports of all work performed, including inputting records into Mobile Inspection apps.
Maintain records as required by program standards and other reports such as vehicle reports, timesheets, and leave requests.
Follow all established safety guidelines and additional practices set forth by management.
Respond to new and existing detections within the state which may require extensive travel, working two weeks or more away from headquarters.
Conduct field detection tasks, examining, collecting, preparing, and submitting insects and other arthropods, diseases, and soil samples using approved methods and sending samples to the appropriate technical bureau for confirmation.
Complete routine high-risk inspections as scheduled, which may include extensive travel and require working two weeks or more away from headquarters.
Analyze assigned establishments for risk level and discuss changes with management.
Assist in exotic pest surveys and protocols within the state.
Respond to emergency programs that necessitate prolonged absences from assigned headquarters and unusual working hours.
Interact with coworkers, management, and the public in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.
Respond to consumer complaints, or refer them to the proper agency when necessary.
Attend meetings and workshops to stay current on Department activities.
Attend public outreach events.
Assist with inspections of plant material and other high-risk commodities for the purpose of excluding plant pests, including fruit fly detection and import inspections.
Pass fruit fly identification training annually.
Perform other work as directed by management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skilled at working with the public and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
Skilled in completing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to recognize Giant African land snail and other snails or slugs of economic importance.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas on uneven ground and inclement weather.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to travel to other areas of the state for up to two weeks at a time and commit to unusual work hours.
Ability to read and draw basic maps and to locate properties using street and geographic maps.
Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
Ability to apply required treatments for eradication of invasive plant pests.
Benefits
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
Participation in the State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Seasonal and part-time OPS employees may refer to People First resources.
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 must notify the hiring authority in advance. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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