OPS Agricultural Technician II - 42913165

OPS Agricultural Technician II - 42913165

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: Antonio Bongiovanni, Phone 352-756-6800

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, 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.

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.

Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.

Job Duties:

• General plant care which includes, but is not limited to, watering, pruning, sprouting, transplanting, irrigation, fertilizing, mixing and spraying pesticides, weed removal, leaf and debris pick-up, and pot washing.
• Keeping greenhouse clear of weeds by periodic herbicide application.
• Basic irrigation maintenance and repair.
• Communicates and interacts with the public and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic plant cultivation.
• Skill in working with hand and gardening tools.
• Ability to work in a greenhouse environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitively.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.

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;
• 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 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: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

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.