OPS Agricultural Technician II - 42901836

Ops Agricultural Technician II

This is a full-time other personal services (Ops) position at the Cary State Forestry Center in Bryceville, 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.

Minimum requirements: a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Additional requirements: occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents requiring travel, as needed.

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 include the chemical treatment of a suite of invasive plants that inhibit forest management and contribute to decreased biodiversity. Mixing and applying chemical herbicides using hand sprayers, backpack sprayers, ATV tanks, or truck tanks. Routine maintenance and repair of vehicles and spray equipment. Able and willing to work and navigate in occasionally extreme conditions of hard to access, hot and humid forests. Ability to learn and differentiate plant species.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida as an Ops employee include participation in state group insurance, the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b), State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan), Flexible Spending Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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: Bryceville, FL, US, 32009. Nearest major market: Jacksonville.