OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II

Requisition No : 860429

Agency : Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title : OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42902100

Pay Plan : Temp

Position Number : 42902100

Salary : $16.00 Hourly

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

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

CONTACT :

Michael Weston (239) 220-2404, or Amanda Horney (239) 690-8015

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services :

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.

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.

JOB DUTIES :

This is a full-time position at the Caloosahatchee Forestry Center in Naples, FL, managing invasive exotic plants that alter plant communities by displacing native species. The majority of the time will be spent in the field searching for invasive plants, logging areas on a GPS, treating, and maintaining these areas. This work includes mapping locations on the computer in ArcGis (ArcMap), other data entry, and equipment maintenance. Also employee provides assistance with state forest projects such as collecting data for threatened and endangered plant and animal species, restoration projects, and the prescribed burning program.

Job Description :

Primarily the chemical treatment of a suite of invasive plants that inhibit forest management and contribute to decreased biodiversity.

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.

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.

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