ops agricultural technician ii - Frostproof, FL
5 hours ago
Job description
Requisition No: 870715
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $16.00/Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2026
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OPS AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN II
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***
CONTACT:
Kristin Bennett, or Nathan Bartosek,
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Requires possession of a valid Class E 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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
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.
This is a full-time position on the Lake Wales Ridge State Forest in Frostproof, 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. Employee also 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.
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 ;
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan ) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees)
Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit ;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at or go to:
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 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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