OPS Agriculture Technician II - 42902794

Ops Agriculture Technician II - 42902794

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Ops Agriculture Technician II. This is a full-time other personal services (Ops) position.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or its equivalent and a valid Class E driver license.

Job duties primarily involve the chemical treatment of invasive plants that inhibit forest management and contribute to decreased biodiversity. This includes mixing and applying chemical herbicides using various equipment, routine maintenance and repair of vehicles and spray equipment, and working in occasionally extreme conditions of hard to access, hot and humid forests. Ability to learn and differentiate plant species is also required.

The position may require occasional to moderate travel and responding to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type 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.

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.