Requisition No:

884263

Agency:

Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title:

OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II - 42903019

Pay Plan:

Temp Position Number:

42903019

Salary:

$16.00

Hourly Posting Closing Date:

10/06/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

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OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY - THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES

(OPS)

POSITION

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CONTACT:

Charley Ferrer; 850-691-0805 MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

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

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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, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

JOB DUTIES

Primarily 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 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). Flexible Spending Accounts; For a 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

SPECIAL NOTES

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:

EBRO, FL, US, 32437

Nearest Major Market:

Panama City