OPS Agricultural Technician II - 42901579 1 1

OPS Agricultural Technician II

The candidate will be responsible for exotic plant species identification, treatment and monitoring. This position will require the candidate to safely handle and use herbicides to control exotic plant species. The candidate will be required to operate 4x4 vehicles, UTVs and small utility trailers within the forest. The candidate will also be required to use GPS units, data logs, and paper maps to help locate exotic plant species and to navigate through the forest.

The candidate will also assist with maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment assigned to the job. Along with these duties, the candidate may be asked to assist in other forestry operations, such as timber marking, forest maintenance, plant and wildlife surveys, etc.

This job is primarily a field position that will require the candidate to work during inclement weather including heat, cold and rain. Applicant must be able to work in a forested environment with little or no assistance from others and understand the risks associated with working in natural areas, including flora, fauna and terrain.

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.